Digital Government
Does the Government Need to Rethink Its Weed Ban to Get Cyber Talent?
An executive order dating to the Reagan administration outright bans federal employees from toking up -- even off duty.
Digital Government
Republican Lawmakers Want More Accountability for US CTO Role
The new legislation would make it easier for lawmakers to compel the U.S. chief technology officer to testify before Congress.
Digital Government
Congress to Introduce Last-Ditch Bill to Reform NSA Spying
With the clock winding down, lawmakers in both chambers are staging one last attempt to rein in the government’s surveillance powers.
Emerging Tech
Consumer Electronics Show Sets up Shop in Least Tech-Savvy Place on Earth: US Congress
Tech companies, from startups to heavyweights such as Google and LG, came to the Rayburn House Office to pitch their products to lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Does the Federal Government Need a New $400M Cyber Campus?
The Obama administration has proposed spending more than $227 million next year for the first phase of the facility’s construction.
Digital Government
The Legal War Over Net Neutrality Has Begun
Groups representing all the major cable and phone companies have filed lawsuits against the FCC's rules.
Digital Government
GAO: Billions More To Be Saved by IT Reform
GAO on Tuesday released its fifth annual assessment of federal inefficiencies highlighting IT initiatives that could be more efficient.
Cybersecurity
House Set to Move Major Cybersecurity Bill This Month
Early vote could be good news for advocates still hoping for NSA reform this summer.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Wants Briefing on Russian Hack of White House
“Russia is reassembling its evil empire in many ways," the Republican said Tuesday.
Digital Government
Booker, McCaskill Beg Higher-Ups for Updated Senate Tech
A letter from the two senators says the Senate has failed to adopt even basic private sector best practices when it comes to technology and is even pacing behind other federal agencies.
Emerging Tech
Census' Tech Use Could Slash Cost of 2020 Count by Nearly Half
The only way Commerce can make good on its promise is through the intelligence use of technology, said CIO Steve Cooper.
Digital Government
Congressman Wants to Curb Copycat IT Systems at DHS
The DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act, introduced last week, would require the DHS chief information officer to report to Congress on plans for reducing duplicative IT systems.
Cybersecurity
House Advances Cybersecurity Bill Despite Surveillance Fears
The Intelligence Committee unanimously passed its information-sharing bill Thursday.
Emerging Tech
'You're Playing God with the Internet!' Republican Shouts at FCC Chief
Rep. Louie Gohmert lashes out over net neutrality regulations.
Cybersecurity
House Advances Bill to Combat Cybertheft
This issue is a top priority for Obama, but Democrats worry the bill doesn’t do enough to protect private data.
Emerging Tech
Industry Sells Congress on Internet of Things
During a House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce meeting, lawmakers considered how the Internet of Things could move beyond consumer products.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Tries to Ease Privacy Fears With New Cybersecurity Legislation
The House Intelligence Committee will introduce an information-sharing bill Tuesday, amid worries it may bolster NSA surveillance
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmaker: We Need Cyber Legislation Before NSA Reform
“High-level” discussions on surveillance overhaul aren’t taking place, Rep. Adam Schiff said.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Skeptical of Digital Service Funding Boost
Some House Republicans appeared to balk at the price tag for scaling up the Digital Service’s White House headquarters.
Digital Government