Digital Government
Genachowski to leave FCC
Serving since 2009, Genachowski refocused the commission onto broadband communications. His planned departure has provoked speculation about a successor.
Digital Government
Senate votes to keep government open through September
A fast-moving afternoon session led to passage of a bill that will prevent a government shutdown.
Digital Government
Republicans blast administration over sequester implementation
Joint hearing turns combative as political parties square off.
Cybersecurity
House Oversight Committee floats FISMA update
New bill reprises measure that passed the House but stalled in the Senate in 2012.
Digital Government
Senate breaks with no continuing resolution
Measure to freeze federal hiring fails; dozens of other amendments remain to be considered as clock ticks toward possible government shutdown.
Digital Government
Two IT bills headed for House floor
Measures on cybersecurity standards, high-performance computing clear committee; both died in the Senate’s previous session.
People
DOD rethinks medal for cyber warriors
A new honor for personnel who contribute to war efforts from remote locations, such as drone pilots or those who fight in cyberspace, is ranked too highly, critics say.
Digital Government
Senate's funding bill includes cyber plans, CIO spending reviews
Continuing resolution includes IT provisions for DHS, Agriculture and Veterans Affairs in addition to avoiding March 27 shutdown.
Digital Government
Technology can fix the budget crisis, say former FCC officials
Former regulators have an ambitious plan to accelerate growth.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Monday crackdown hits 132 websites
Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets alleged counterfeiters of trademarked goods.
Digital Government
Silicon Valley reps urge FTC caution on Google
Eshoo and Lofgren say action would constitute a “massive expansion of FTC jurisdiction."
Digital Government
What to expect on technology in Obama's second term
Many changes could be on the horizon for president.
Modernization
Mobile apps help campaigns track voters
The Romney campaign's Project Orca and the Democratic Party's Mobile Pollwatcher app are helping count voters.
Modernization
Election app targets voter suppression fears
Users can document and report possible voting irregularities.
Digital Government
Report: Google pitches European Union on labels as antitrust remedy
Search giant wants to label its own sites to appease EU.
Modernization
FCC commits $300 million to close gaps in mobile coverage
Wireless providers obtained the Mobility Fund money through participation in a reverse auction.
Modernization
FEC move on wireless campaign contributions could aid Democrats
AT&T is the only nationally unionized wireless carrier.
Digital Government
Study: On Facebook, voting is contagious
Large-scale study of more than 60 million users conducted during the November 2010 election finds social network has discernible effect on participation.
Digital Government
Republican FTC nominee an expert on Google
Joshua Wright, the conservative economist appointed by President Obama as one of the top antitrust scholars of his generation.
Modernization