Digital Government

VA touts hard-to-access e-benefits site

Before you send out a press release hyping a site, make sure the network connections work.

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Microsoft Office deal opens to most at Defense

Employees can buy the software suite for their home computers for $9.95.

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Boeing at end of space station battery supply chain

NASA bought batteries from maker of those implicated in Boeing 787 Dreamliner fires.

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Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract

This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.

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Navy secretary calls for cuts in IT spending

Measures also include freezing civilian hiring, terminating temps.

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Navy bags San Diego IT conference

Tighter travel and conference policies to blame.

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Vets seeking disability benefits should live in small towns

Report shows disparity in claim awards.

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VA partners with veterans group to measure Post-9/11 GI Bill success

Research will determine how many vets and their dependents complete school under the program.

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In an emergency, you need a plain old radio or TV

Conventional technology was critical in keeping people informed after a summer storm.

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Marine Corps intel does not play well with others

Survey shows uniformed and civilian personnel aren't very happy with their jobs, compared to their counterparts elsewhere.

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So, where’s the Navy’s next generation network contract?

Service officials said, repeatedly, they would award the deal by the end of last year.

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Meet Chuck Hagel, early proponent of electronic health records

The Defense secretary nominee played a key role in developing VA’s system.

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Veterans Affairs IG finds 50 percent error rate in some disability claims at Alaska office

Inspectors examined claims at higher risk for processing errors.

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Hey, let’s give everyone an Air Force network contract

New law asks Defense to increase number of eligible contractors.

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Russia’s satellite navigation system isn’t ready for prime time

GLONASS has so many technical problems the country’s defense ministry won’t use it.

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Thanks for the VAntage Point

The VA blog is a voice for all veterans.

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China turns on navigation system over Asia that rivals GPS

The Beidou system is to have 35 satellites in operation by 2020.

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Kudos to NORAD Santa Tracker Volunteers

First Lady Michelle Obama fielded Santa calls from Hawaii.

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Early Christmas present for 9/11 GI bill students

Tuition payments for vets attending private colleges and universities will go up by $1,120 in 2013.

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Army Tries to Carve Out Cyber, Space Turf

The service veers into territory held by the Air Force and the joint Cyber Command.