Digital Government
History Detectives
The Library of Congress has been collecting public comments about unidentified photos in its collections. Here is a sample of what people have said about the images.
Digital Government
Product safety commission to use crowd sourcing
A new website will allow researchers to download data sets about incidents involving hazardous products, with the aim of identifying patterns so that warnings can be issued more quickly.
Digital Government
USAspending.gov makeover leaves room for improvement
New tools provide more flexibility, but accuracy and usability still not ideal, observers say.
Digital Government
IRS mistakenly designates thousands of e-file providers as not-for-profits
Inspector general reports that by not verifying the status of groups, the Internal Revenue Service increased the risk for losses from unscrupulous businesses.
Modernization
Senator blasts AT&T over early termination fees for smart phones
An increase in the charge provides another example of why Congress and the Federal Communications Commission need to intervene to protect consumers, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
Modernization
Upgrade needed for battlefield satellite communications in Afghanistan, Iraq
With aging satellites processing as much as 300 percent more than their capacity, the Navy is looking for ways to buy more bandwidth until a new system can be launched.
Digital Government
Study raises questions about military's brain injury assessment tool
At issue is determining which technique works best for evaluating mild injuries that can lead to serious impairment down the road.
People
A makeover job for federal hiring
Would-be public servants rejoice at the prospect of a shorter, more transparent hiring process.
Cybersecurity
Former GSA commissioner wins public service award
The American Council for Technology has presented its most prestigious honor, the John J. Franke Award for public service to former GSA commissioner Jim Williams.
Digital Government
VA sets the telehealth table
VA's quiet leadership in telehealth is about to gain a much broader audience as policy-makers look to the technology as a possible means of reducing costs and improving access to care.
People
Social media divides federal workforce
The role social media plays in the workplace is contributing to a generational divide, feds say.
Cybersecurity
Recommended reading
Cameras or cops?; Getting public input on technology projects; The Steve Jobs approach to PowerPoint.
Digital Government
Competition, Washington Style
Defense Secretary Robert Gates continued on Thursday the high visibility campaign he started in a <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2010/05/gates_channels_ike_on_spending.php>speech earlier this month</a> to rein in military spending and argue for a more effective definition of competition in Defense contracts.
Ideas