People
Chief techie: All bark and no bite?
Julius Genachowski might not have realized the turmoil his recent employment decision would cause, but in turning down President Barack Obama’s offer to make him chief technology officer, Genachowski reopened a discussion that had seemed settled.
People
Opening the info doors
Access to government information is about to get much easier, if the new president's early actions are any indication.
People
Long-distance runaround
Linda Cureton, a pathfinder among her tech-savvy peers in the federal government, recently told a gathering of aging baby boomers (like me) to get on board with social media.
People
Google, GSA hit Web 2.0 minefield
Internet users have grown accustomed to seeking videos on YouTube, but the federal government is having a tougher time getting its content there.
Cybersecurity
Administration to establish major office for cyber matters
A national cyber adviser who would report directly to the president would be chosen under the White House's 44-point agenda for homeland security.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano directs review of DHS' cybersecurity efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has called for a review of the department's cybersecurity efforts as part of a wide-ranging review of DHS' programs and strategies.
Cybersecurity
In the News: Obama to keep BlackBerry
President Barack Obama will keep his BlackBerry for personal use, making him the first sitting president to use e-mail, the Associated Press reports.
People
Obama memo mentions CTO
President Barack Obama directed future chief technology officer to work with the heads of the Office and Management and Budget and the General Services Administration to develop recommendations for an open government directive.
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.
Digital Government
Obama issues orders and memoranda on ethics, transparency
During his first full day on the job, President Barack Obama issued two executive orders and three memorandums today intended to make the government more transparent and ethical.
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.
Digital Government
Bush orders reciprocity for employment suitability decisions
President George W. Bush today ordered agencies to accept other agencies' decisions on the fitness and suitability for their jobs for some federal employees and contractors.
People
Obama CTO may lack sufficient influence
Without policy-making and budget authority, the new chief technology officer position may not be as effective as hoped, former federal executives said.
Digital Government
Court moves to preserve White House e-mail messages
A federal court today ordered the Bush administration to take more steps to preserve millions of e-mail messages that were sent during critical times for the administration.
People
White House office ordered to search for e-mail messages
As part of ongoing litigation, a federal judge today ordered the Executive Office of the President to search workstations and media for any e-mail messages sent or received between March 2003 and October 2005.
People
FCW Insider: Is Obama ready for an e-democracy crush?
Obama's social networking strategy could generate more traffic than the administration will be prepared to handle.
Digital Government
Get a Life!: Work life Obama-style
Michelle Obama has placed work/life balance high among her policy concerns as she becomes first lady. But what are the prospects for work/life benefits in this time of a growing federal deficit?
Digital Government
Agencies reduce some payment errors; but overall rate rises
Although some improper payments have been cut, the overall percentage has risen as the government measures more programs, a report by OMB says.
People