Digital Government
Obama's sequestration report delayed
The administration says it needs more time to figure out the details on across-the-board budget cuts set to take effect in January, but the report itself expected to contain few surprises.
Cybersecurity
Obama vs. Romney on cybersecurity
The Republicans and Democrats each target cybersecurity in their platforms, but much of what they're offering sounds very familiar.
People
Technology concerns infuse Democratic platform
The Democratic party's platform stresses technology, as both challenge and solution.
Digital Government
Assessing the digital campaign: Obama vs. Romney
As the 2012 presidential race heads into the home stretch, one of the contenders has taken a lead in the smart use of technology -- but both have room to improve.
Cybersecurity
Senator urges executive order on cybersecurity
In lieu of legislation, the president could boost cybersecurity himself, and at least one lawmaker thinks he should.
People
Digital government push fuels BYOD adoption
Agencies considering a policy for employees to bring their own devices now have a toolkit as aid.
People
'Rockstar' innovators descend on Washington
The newly minted Presidential Innovation Fellows will take a half-year to work on projects benefiting all citizens.
People
Obama proposes to extend federal pay freeze until April 2013
The president's plan would grant feds a modest pay raise -- but only under one condition, which might be hard to meet.
People
Obama delays financial disclosure deadline
Congress and the president adjust some deadlines in the STOCK Act, but opponents still object to public disclosure.
Digital Government
Obama signs Sequestration Transparency Act
A new measure requires the Obama administration to provide to Congress detailed plans for the forced budget cuts that sequestration will bring.
Digital Government
Sequestration hearing unravels into partisan 'food fight'
As a hearing intended to help prepare for the effects of sequestration degenerates into a partisan shouting match, one embarrassed congressman calls the event a 'spectacle.'
Digital Government
OMB predicts economic improvement, warns against sequestration
Economic growth projected to pick up but recovery remains sluggish, according to the administration's Mid-Session Review.
Cybersecurity
Obama presses Congress on cybersecurity bill
President Obama took to the Wall Street Journal to urge the Senate to pass a cybersecurity bill.
Digital Government
OMB crowdsources regulatory reform
Do you have better ideas than the Obama administration on how to streamline regulations? Now is the time to speak up.
People
Digital center opens, part of Obama's digital strategy
The Obama administration has launched a center intended to help foster a more mobile-friendly, customer-centric government, with a new leader at the helm.
People
White House asks for money-saving tips
NASA lending libraries? A digital Federal Register? The Obama administration is asking for more ideas to save a little money for the government.
Digital Government
VanRoekel: Digital government strategy has 'hit the ground running'
The White House is making progress on realizing its vision of building a technology-savvy, citizen-centric government.
People
DATA Act slammed for lacking transparency
Citizens should have insight into the legislative process, which the House-passed bill doesn't offer, according to an OMB official.
People