People

Learning from Facebook

Although many Facebook users dislike its new design, the new look makes personal connections deeper.

People

Forman: Political appointees must be ready to lead

To be effective agents of change, political appointees have to establish risk boundaries and gain confidence fast.

Modernization

Wennergren: Evolving tech is breaking down silos

DOD deputy CIO Dave Wennergren believes the information technology community is now positioned to build better DOD systems faster and for less money by using the lessons learned from the past.

Modernization

TSA launches Secure Flight for passengers

After five years, TSA's Secure Flight prescreening system for airline passengers is operational.

Modernization

New rules to be released for stimulus reporting

Federal agencies must report stimulus spending in more detail and more frequently under rules being released tomorrow by the Obama administration.

People

Fed officials see uncertain future for NSPS

DOD must ensure fairness for employees who are covered by the pay and performance management system with safeguards and standard business rules, GAO said.

People

U.S., Switzerland sign technology ageement

Under the agreement, the two countries will conduct joint programs, studies and investigations, the State Department said.

Cybersecurity

IG: More intell integration needed

A new report says intelligence agencies need to further integrate their IT systems.

Modernization

GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD

The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.

Digital Government

Senators disappointed with stimulus-tracking site

Watchdog pledges to gather advice for improving Recovery.gov through an electronic town hall meeting and independent review.

Digital Government

Eight years in the making, VA patient scheduling system founders

Congressman calls hearing to look into failures with $167 million IT project.