Digital Government
What's on Steve Kelman's bookshelf?
The professor of public management at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government shares his favorites.
Digital Government
TASC wins Army contract for engineering and technical assistance
Washington Technology
Digital Government
Soundbytes: Scammers, Conglomerates and Email Etiquette
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
Digital Government
Medicare providers urged to enroll in online system to fight fraud
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says its application will be used to reduce $43 billion in improper payments, but physicians contend the changes have made it difficult to enroll.
Modernization
U.S. should lead by example in free and open Internet, advocacy group says
Reaction to the United Arab Emirates' ban on BlackBerry services highlights a double standard for domestic versus international telecommunications policies, digital rights advocate argues.
Digital Government
Air traffic technologies get boost from Senate appropriators
But lawmakers are concerned FAA is taking too long to deploy key NextGen programs and have asked the agency to submit a spending plan that includes milestones and deadlines.
Digital Government
Groups call on Congress to probe Internet Explorer's privacy
Six privacy groups have called on the Senate and House Commerce committees to examine whether the latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser makes it easier for firms to track a consumer's Web surfing habits for advertising purposes.
Ideas
More Medicaid Systems Woes
Two years ago I <a href=http://techinsider.nextgov.com/2009/08/one_of_the_most_complicated.php>wrote</a> about how state's Medicaid claims processing systems seem to be one of the most difficult IT projects to develop. Maine, North Carolina and Indiana, just to name a few, were having difficulties building workable systems. Now it's Idaho's turn. As <a href=http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/08/03/v-print/1289721/idaho-medicaid-providers-in-crisis.html>reported</a> by the Idaho Statesman:
Digital Government
Review the Marines' EFV
My colleague Megan Scully from CongressDaily <a href=http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=45841&oref=todaysnew>reporter</a> on Wednesday that Navy Undersecretary Robert Work has kicked off a study on the post-Afghanistan future of the Marine Corps, with an emphasis on a return to the traditional "from the sea" mission.
Digital Government
Reaching Gen Y
When it comes to attracting the younger generation to the federal workforce, the federal government can look to some of the best practices in the private sector for ideas. Pamela Evans, global digital marketing manager at IBM, told Wired Workplace last week that the key to IBM's success in recruiting and retaining the younger generation is simply getting to their level, which often means reaching out online.
Modernization
Saudis follow UAE's BlackBerry ban
Saudi Arabia will halt BlackBerry smartphone service in the kingdom, effective August 5.
Digital Government
Treasury CIO Michael Duffy will return to Justice
Treasury Department CIO Michael Duffy will rejoin the Justice Department. Duffy's new job will be in the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Digital Government
Calling all weary warriors
Wellness company looks to show appreciation for the troops with the giveaway of a high-end massage chair to one lucky service member with a story to tell.
Cybersecurity