Digital Government

Get a Life!: Where were you?

The historic nature of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama was something to talk about, regardless of where you viewed it.

Modernization

Air Force scales back ambitious satellite system, delays first launch

Service delays launch and eliminates some requirements for a network that the Pentagon says is needed to send intelligence data to the battlefield.

Digital Government

Online specialists praise, question White House Web site

WhiteHouse.gov has solid content, but online researchers wonder how the Obama administration will manage the flood of public feedback it has invited.

Ideas

A High-Tech First Family

Heard on the National Mall from a young man during the inauguration ceremonies, when, on the jumbotron, the Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, and their grandmother, Marian Robinson, walked through the Capitol to their seats:

People

Report: Government key to health ID security

The government should play a leading role in protecting consumers from medical identity theft as it expands the use of electronic health records, according to an HHS report.

People

Inaugural speech: Obama promises to elevate role of tech

Technology will be an important aspect of creating jobs and transforming health care, the president said in his inaugural address.

Modernization

Obama gives WhiteHouse.gov an interactive spin

Today the Obama administration relaunched the White House Web site with interactive features such as a blog, e-mail updates and a feedback form.

Modernization

NASA to capture inaugural parade on Twitter, rover webcam

A video camera mounted on a lunar rover in the parade will provide NASA Web site visitors with a unique perspective.