Emerging Tech

Agencies, Take Note: Social Media Doesn't Just Mean Facebook Anymore

Nearly half of online Americans use multiple social networking sites.

Emerging Tech

Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting

The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.

Digital Government

Emergency Alert System May Go Commercial

The current system is dogged by inefficiencies that could cost lives, FEMA says.

Modernization

Census Dropping BlackBerry, Will Outfit Surveyors with iPhones

The iPhone pilot is the first step to a bring-your-own-device strategy for Census surveyors.

Emerging Tech

Futures Market Shows Hillary, Christie Leading for 2016

The market uses play money but the best portfolios win real cash payouts.

Digital Government

Federal Records Must Go Digital, but Managers Say They Can't Do It Without More Resources

Only half believe the government can go all digital by 2019.

Emerging Tech

What to Believe About Security Risks in Subpoenaed HealthCare.gov Docs

Lawmakers disagree on the documents' release; the rest of us don't have enough info to decide.

Digital Government

Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership

Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.

Digital Government

Fed IT Reform Bill Introduced in Senate, Spurred by HealthCare.gov

Similar legislation passed a House committee earlier this year.

Digital Government

HealthCare.gov Security Gaps Identified in Contractor Documents

It’s not clear how many of the vulnerabilities have since been addressed.

Digital Government

Microsoft Executive to Lead HealthCare.gov

Kurt DelBene takes the reins from Jeffrey Zients to lead the site out of crisis mode.

Emerging Tech

3D Printing Could Save the Environment, or Possibly Destroy It

The industry, projected to be worth $6 billion by 2016, could produce a culture of re-use or a culture of waste

Digital Government

Democrats Seek Classified Briefing on HealthCare.gov Docs, Citing Security

Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., says he won't endanger the system or Americans.

Digital Government

Battle Heats Up Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail

Contractor agrees to hand over docs to lawmakers despite agency objections.

Digital Government

IT Reform Stripped From Defense Bill

Lawmakers predict a stand-alone version of the bill will pass both chambers in 2014.

Digital Government

This Group Could Make (or Break?) FOIA Reform

A new advisory committee could be a boon for requesters -- if agencies play ball.

Digital Government

Issa Charges Sebelius with Criminal Obstruction of HealthCare.gov Investigation

The House oversight chairman says the government can’t bar contractors from cooperating with his investigation.

Digital Government

Proposed Budget Deal Offers Stability for Federal IT

The plan may make it harder to recruit top tech talent, though.

Emerging Tech

Far More People Sought Copies of Health Law Than Enrolled in Plans Online

Obamacare law is the most viewed document ever posted online by the Government Printing Office.

Emerging Tech

Outsourcing the Small Stuff, Too

Agencies enlist the masses and giants to pitch in on digital projects.