Digital Government
Will IT spending survive coming budget battle?
Budget 'rosier than expected,' reflecting role of technology as money-saver, analyst says.
Digital Government
IT spending up 2.1 percent in president's budget
While the budget provides an overall modest increase in IT spending, the changes range widely across individual agencies, from significant cuts to a 22.1 percent bump.
Digital Government
Reader skeptical of Congress's Twitter-friendliness
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Digital Government
Feds feel the pinch in Obama's proposed spending plan
The president's budget proposal offers a middle ground between the austerity budget passed by the Republican-led House and the more liberal document approved by the Senate, with a mix of spending cuts and revenue increases.
Digital Government
GAO dashboard tracks action on recommendations
As annual report on overlap and duplication is released, new Action Tracker monitors agency response to GAO suggestions.
Cybersecurity
House Intel leaders tweak CISPA to improve chances
Sponsors promise redactions and restrictions, rebut charges that measure is a 'surveillance bill.'
Acquisition
Administration pushes back on IT sourcing restrictions
Could restrictions on buying IT from China prove "highly disruptive" to agencies?
People
OMB warns against money-juggling
Memo also outlines new rules about employee bonuses and advises careful decision-making.
Digital Government
Could feds run afoul of vague 'political intelligence' guidelines?
Though federal employees are often the source of valuable information on rulemaking and other government actions, the definitions and disclosure guidelines remain unclear.
Digital Government
Feds could take a Twitter lesson from Capitol Hill
Some members of Congress excel in their use of social media, research service finds.
Digital Government
Obama seeks funds to speed neurological research
The federal government's key science agencies are collaborating in ambitious research effort.
People
Hanging up on robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission has chosen the winners of a contest for technology to thwart automated telemarketing calls.
Acquisition
China pushes back against new IT sourcing rules
Restriction on four agencies could affect trade relations, Ministry of Commerce official warns.
Acquisition
Sprint, SoftBank pledge to avoid Huawei after merger
Announcement reflects congressional concerns over cybersecurity and Chinese espionage.
People
Making the FCC more responsive
Technology can make proceedings more transparent, commissioner says.
Digital Government
Congressional telework pros and cons
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Cybersecurity
4 agencies get new rules on China IT sourcing
Restrictions authored by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) included in continuing resolution; rules could be expanded to other agencies
Digital Government
Budget duel awaits Congress after recess
The Senate passed a budget for the first time in four years, but the battle for 2014 isn't over.
Digital Government
Could Congress work from home?
The nation's lawmakers could join the ranks of teleworkers if new bill passes.
Digital Government