Digital Government
Online tool sheds sunlight on court records
Academics create Web application that provides free public access to court documents nationwide.
People
Klossner: “We’ve suffered an employee separation of the lower cubicle”
FCW cartoonist John Klossner suggests new phrases for employers and employees alike to use when talking about their parting of ways.
Modernization
Microsoft gets little sympathy from federal (non)fan base
A recent court ruling against Microsoft evokes mixed feelings from federal customers.
Modernization
USDA uses social media to study rural life
A new Web site from the Agriculture Department uses several social media tools to track a program that collects information on life in rural communities.
Ideas
McClure to Lead Office of Citizen Services
GSA just confirmed that they will be naming David McClure will be named an associate administrator, heading up the Office of Citizen Services and Communications. OCS manages all of GSA's public outreach efforts, including the federal web portal <a href=http://www.usa.gov>USA.gov</a> and the Federal Web Manager's Council.
Digital Government
TSP to Unveil New Web Site
Alyssa Rosenberg <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=43420&dcn=todaysnews">writes</a> at <em>Government Executive</em> that officials overseeing the Thrift Savings Plan will launch a redesigned Web site during the first quarter of 2010.
Digital Government
HHS could create health IT incentives for specialists
HHS may need to develop special health information technology incentives for medical specialists under the economic stimulus law, an advisory group says.
People
Dave McClure to lead GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Communications
McClure said he wants to foster "a more citizen-centered government that is transparent, participatory, and collaborative."
Modernization
FCC considers state, regional public safety networks
The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.
Modernization
Microsoft seeks stay in Word patent dispute
Microsoft has filed an emergency motion to stay last week's ruling ordering the company to stop selling Word in the U.S.
People
Get a Life!: Town hall meetings disturb August slumbers
The health care situation has not changed much since blogger Judy Welles worked on the issue at HHS 30 years ago -- but the debate is more heated.
Digital Government