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Digital Government
Pew poll: Public fears coming budget cuts
Poll also reveals that the blame gap between the president and Congress is narrowing.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano delivers homeland security update
DHS secretary's speech focuses on security itself, not the department.
Cybersecurity
A case for active cyber defense
A report from the Center for a New American Security outlines reasons for policymakers to provide guidance and clarity on the debate about active cyber defense.
People
How to join the Senior Executive Service
Moving into the exective ranks demands a proven track record and some high-level skills, but it's not a mystery.
People
VA paperless benefits rollout gains speed
In 2012, the first 18 VA offices switched to the new Veterans Benefits Management System, and the rest are expected to this year.
Digital Government
Navy delays NGEN award
Officials cite complexity of requirements, not budget or sequestration concerns.
People
GAO's call to action in IT management
The government plans to spend $74 billion on IT this year, and needs to tighten its control over programs to prevent cost overruns and missed deadlines.
Digital Government
USPS continues to explore digital services
New white paper suggests a need for "hybrid mail services" to combine physical and digital delivery.
Digital Government
GAO launches site for key issues
Access GAO audits and other information organized by more than 50 specific issue areas at the Key Issues website.
Digital Government
Fiscal cliff aversion -- cost or savings?
Does the deal to sidestep the fiscal cliff save money or cost? The answer depends on how you count.
People
Former ARPA-E director joins Google
Arun Majumdar will oversee search engine giant's energy initiatives.
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People
Fight against redundant websites becomes a broader crusade
Sheila Campbell, who won a Federal 100 award in 2012 for her efforts to eliminate duplicative websites, has expanded her scope to encompass the larger federal digital strategy.
Digital Government
FCC task force promotes broadband adoption
The Federal Communications Commission has brought together a group to encourage the spread of emerging network technologies.
Digital Government
NASA website set for overhaul
The overhaul of NASA.gov will make use of ideas the public has submitted through Ideascale. One challenge: Making the site more scalable so that demand spikes caused by new content such as satellite images of Earth at night won't crash the system.
People
IBM's Altman wins Heroes in Technology Award
Anne Altman earns honors at AFCEA, March of Dimes event.
People
2012 Plum Book is out
The latest guide to politically-appointed federal jobs, published after each presidential election, is out.
People
Crowdsourcing the next NASA.gov
Agency is pushing for public input as it plans its website redesign.
People
Can digital identity services breathe new life into USPS?
Plagued by declining revenues and rising costs, the postal service is looking for new revenue streams -- including, possibly, digital ID creation and authentication services.
People
5 tips for social government success
Social media isn't optional, but agencies are still learning how to use it well. Here are some winning strategies.
People
NARA map shows elections past and future
An interactive online map allows users to research past presidential elections or apply state-by-state scenarios to the current one to see how various state wins or losses affects electoral vote totals.
