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

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

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

Congress turns attention to 2014 budget

With the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown passed, lawmakers set their sights further out.