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Fawn Johnson
Digital Government
Senator Wants Commerce Committee to be Big Player in Cybersecurity Legislation
On cybersecurity, transportation and other key topics, Thune wants his committee to throw its weight around.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
Will New Drone Regulations Stifle Innovation?
Regulators have a lot to consider when allowing commercial drone use—namely, how not to screw up the market potential.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
Techie Alert! The Transportation Department Needs You
DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx unveils 30-year report in a telling place, Google headquarters.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
DOT Embraces Automatic Braking and Other Safety Gizmos
Transportation Secretary Foxx says the agency is looking for ways to mitigate human error.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
The Scheduling App That Lets Health Care Workers Pick Their Own Shifts
WellStar’s online scheduling system allows nurses to sign themselves up for the shifts they want.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Emerging Tech
Should Schools Mandate Computer-Coding Classes?
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently announced that computer science would be required in the city's high schools.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
Should Consumers Bear the Cost to Upgrade the Grid?
The public generally isn't involved in the details of utility-rate setting.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Emerging Tech
How Can Luddite Adults Help Digital-Savvy Teens?
The digital-first generation's parents can teach some things.
- By Fawn Johnson, National Journal
Digital Government
Tyson foods enters Homeland Security employment program
E-Verify system will be deployed at the company.
- By Fawn Johnson
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