Acquisition
GAO officials offer acquisition reform basics
The Government Accountability Office has some advice for federal agencies about selecting contract types to protect the government's interests.
Digital Government
Clinton speech makes Internet freedom key priority
Secretary of State says decries "new information curtain" in speech.
Modernization
House panel approves spectrum inventory bill
Under plan, agencies would report possible reallocation of spectrum to Congress.
Digital Government
Lawmakers weigh security, technology spending options
Additional funding could go toward new full-body scanning machines at U.S. airports and technology to sort and search clues of pending terrorist attacks.
Modernization
One year in, resistance to open government memo lingers
White House has accomplished unparalleled disclosure online despite implementation challenges, former and current feds say.
Digital Government
Poorly networked systems leave vets on their own when seeking care
Wounded soldiers tell lawmakers that the lack of a seamless transition from Defense and Veterans Affairs reduces the quality of health care.
Digital Government
Is Boeing's New 747 Hackable?
Boeing's newest version of its largest commercial aircraft, the 747-8, could be hacked, according to a little noticed <a href=http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-661.htm>item</a> published in the Federal Register by the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 15.
Ideas
Obama Year One: An Assessment
Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of President Obama's inauguration and it comes at a time when reports indicate the public is dissatisfied with the president's performance, especially with its overhaul of the health care system.
Digital Government
milBook (securely) harnesses social media behind DOD firewalls
Army's MilTech Solutions office is integrating security solutions across Army networks and platforms for collaboration.
Digital Government
Improving IT Performance
The White House on Thursday held a forum on modernizing government with more than 50 of the nation's top chief executive officers. As Wired Workplace <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/01/labor_leaders_advise_on_modernizing_government.php">noted last week</a>, federal labor groups were also involved in the conversation, offering insight into how the government can streamline operations, improve budgeting for technology projects, and become a better employer.
People
Social media swings tight Mass. Senate race
Scott Brown skillfully used social media to give his candidacy legitimacy and to make his supporters feel personally connected to his campaign.
Cybersecurity
Better integrated intell could save lives
National security agencies want to make the various databases that hold terrorism information more searchable after the failed Christmas Day airplane bombing.
People