Digital Government
6 Tech Takeaways in the New Spending Bill
From the Pentagon’s cloud efforts to a new $35 million cybersecurity center, read some of key tech takeaways of the bill.
Digital Government
House Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to End NSA 'Backdoor' Exploits
The measure passed the House earlier this year with major bipartisan support, but was cut out of ongoing funding negotiations.
Digital Government
Agencies Under the Gun to Meet Data Transparency Deadlines
The Obama administration has six months to prove its implementation of a sweeping new data transparency law is on track.
Digital Government
Federal IT Overhaul Included in Defense Bill, Headed for Vote
The House is expected to vote on the annual defense policy bill as early as this week.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Seeking NSA Reform Could Use the Patriot Act as Leverage
Stinging from defeat, some privacy advocates want to let parts of the Patriot Act sunset next year. But not everyone is ready to take the plunge.
Digital Government
Government Tech Recruiting Still Overshadowed by HealthCare.gov Blunder
Democrats are concerned Todd Park’s recent grilling could hurt his efforts to recruit top tech talent.
Digital Government
Lawmaker Says NSA Should End Phone Spying On Its Own
Senate Republicans blocked a bill to restrict domestic surveillance. But Rep. Adam Schiff says the administration should act anyway.
Digital Government