Digital Government
Hill opposition grows to FCC spectrum auction plan
Members introduce bills to prevent the commission from selling companies access to communications spectrum that public safety organizations say they need.
Digital Government
WeGov.com pushes Internet activism in new direction
Website allows groups to host pages like Facebook but goes a step further by enabling users to donate to campaigns, engage in letter-writing efforts and join petitions.
Digital Government
DHS agencies reluctant to consolidate human resources networks
Organizations opposing the migration to new systems say they fail to satisfy business requirements or demonstrate savings.
Digital Government
DIA Issues FOUO on Post Series
The Defense Intelligence Agency tried to get a head start on July 16 managing the reaction to the <em>Washington Post</em> <a href=http://projects.washingtonpost.com/top-secret-america/articles/a-hidden-world-growing-beyond-control/?hpid=topnews>"Top Secret America" series</a>, which started running in the paper and on the Web on Monday.
People
Five reasons why some feds would rather not telework
Make no mistake: The vast majority of readers commenting on telework stories in recent weeks clearly favor having the option to work from home on a regular basis. But here is the minority report.
Digital Government
Widget provides one-click access to travel tips
The Summer Travel Web widget was developed by the Transportation Security Administration in conjunction with the Customs and Border Protection agency to provide travelers with easy access to helpful travel tips.
Digital Government
OpenGov Tracker puts the best open-government ideas in one place
Two NASA developers, working on their own time and with no budget, built a site that lets the public submit, rank and comment on ideas on how agencies can best fulfill the goals of the Open Government Directive.
Digital Government
How to get results from Web site action centers
The Justice Department is finding new ways to encourage visitor input on its Web pages, such as having its action center box follow users as they move on the site.
Digital Government
Embracing Young Ideas
Allan Holmes on Monday wrote an <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/07/governments_big_recruiting_problem.php#comments-area">excellent post</a> on how the federal government is losing talented young workers because it simply reacts too slowly and does not seem open to new ideas. DMNews has an interesting <a href="http://www.dmnews.com/ibm-engages-generation-y/article/174848/">interview</a> with Pamela Evans, global digital marketing manager at IBM, about how IBM has been successful at recruiting, retaining and appealing to the younger generation. The effort to appeal to younger workers, Evans says, started 11 years ago, when IBM established a website exclusively for software developers. "We're not looking to push them to go places where we are; we really want to intercept them where they are," she says.
Digital Government
Fan favorite: State Department Facebook page attracts 145,000
The State Department's eJournal USA Facebook page has attracted 145,000 fans by focusing on interaction and conversation, says former publications director George Clack.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Bill Passes House
Another day, another cybersecurity bill passes in the House.
Digital Government
Navy sets sights on workers with strong business skills
The Navy is seeking professionals who understand business fundamentals and collaborate well at all levels.
Digital Government
Twitter adoption different for Dems and GOP, but old media still rules
You know something has come of age when sober academics conduct research on it, and it seems that Twitter has reached that point. But you may be surprised by the results, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
Cybersecurity
Air Force moves to fill nearly 700 cybersecurity vacancies
In an effort to quickly fill almost 700 vacant cybersecurity positions, Air Force managers have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority.
Modernization
Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance
Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.
People
A Web-based model for procurement contests
Blogger Steve Kelman believes drug company Eli Lilly has developed a sound approach to funding research and developments via online challenges.
Ideas
Reformatting $$$ To Fight Counterfeiters
A reformatted $100 bill that is expected to start circulating in February 2011 will include a ribbon containing images of bells that morph into 100s to thwart counterfeiters, a federal official told lawmakers this week.
Digital Government
"America's Top Docs" Gets IT
You can almost hear the squeal of tires and smell the burning rubber.
Digital Government
11 ways to boost cloud adoption in government
Brookings Institution analysis yields 11 recommendations for better and more widespread government use of cloud computing.
Digital Government