Digital Government
As social media becomes a hit with agencies, GSA plans more offerings
YouTube, Twitter and Facebook have proved so popular that the agency is negotiating with iTunes, LinkedIn and others for more applications.
Digital Government
Senate directs Defense to track soldiers injured by explosions
System will follow those hurt by blasts as a way to identify and diagnose those who may develop complications, including psychological disorders, years later.
Ideas
Data.gov -- What Do You Think?
The Obama administration launched Data.gov on Thursday to "open government and democratize information." Some of the initial reviews:
Cybersecurity
IG: Interior fails to track computers
The department's IG found that nearly 20 percent of more than 2,500 computers there could not be specifically located.
People
White House starts transparency Web site
The White House today started operating its Open Government Initiative Web site.
People
FCW Insider: Build-it-yourself open government
How should the Obama administration craft its strategy for a transparent government? With a transparent process, of course.
Modernization
GSA launches YouTube channel
The General Services Administration today launched an official government channel on YouTube.
Digital Government
Feds launch Data.gov today
The Obama administration today got the Data.gov Web site up and running. It offers federal databases to the public.
Modernization
Senate IT oversight bill progresses
A Senate panel has approved legislation to require federal agencies to set up Web sites to track IT projects and create 'tiger teams' for troubled projects.
People
Agencies rate low on family-friendly cultures
In a new survey, federal employees said their agencies don't offer much access to telework, alternative work schedules or similar benefits.
People