Emerging Tech
What government can learn from House of Cards
And it's not that Kevin Spacey could whip Congress into shape.
Emerging Tech
Wanted: Top-notch techies to take a short-term stab at government's problems
New innovation fellows will work on tools for natural disasters and federal accounting.
Digital Government
Feds want a more robust insurance database before Obamacare rollout
The government will use the contractor-managed repository to evaluate providers and update Healthcare.gov.
Emerging Tech
HHS innovator seeks better digital digs
The solicitation filed on RFP-EZ, a contracting site developed by Presidential Innovation Fellows.
Emerging Tech
Checking in on the Presidential Innovation Fellows
Here’s what they’ve accomplished in five months.
Emerging Tech
Tool makes it easier to tap into the conversation on federal regulations
Docket Wrench allows users to search comments by topic, agency or proposed rule.
Modernization
Library of Congress wants mobile access options for staff
Employees can access data remotely only with government-furnished devices.
Emerging Tech
Just putting bills online doesn't tell you what they mean
To aid transparency, the House should update the U.S. Code.
Modernization
Labor inks $50 million cloud email deal with Microsoft vendor
The cloud-based email will replace nine separate legacy systems.
Emerging Tech
White House drops first names from We the People petitions
The move to initials follows a surge in signatures on the site.
Emerging Tech
Beam me up to 100,000 signatures
Trekkies seek Kennedy Center Honors for Kirk, Spock and co.
Emerging Tech
These government apps are on the drawing board
New mobile tools are under consideration at the National Archives and elsewhere.
Modernization
Would you rather check the weather in space or sort data?
Either way, NASA has an app for you.
Modernization
NASA’s space weather app has great images but lags on engagement
The agency could do more to publicize major space events and appeal to kids, our reviewers say.
Modernization
NASA’s Satellite Insight gaming app isn’t educational or fun
The game doesn’t teach users much and it can’t compete with Bejeweled and Tetris.
Emerging Tech
We the People petitioners typically wait three months for a reply
The White House’s response time to appeals from citizens varies widely.
Emerging Tech
An entire Senate on Twitter. Really.
Senators don’t just have Twitter accounts, they’re sharing useful information.
Digital Government
Budget authority and executive titles come in for scrutiny in IT reform debate
Lines of authority need to be clearer in federal IT shops, says federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel.
Digital Government
Ombudsman helps keep the peace during the FOIA process
Seven-person agency has stepped in more than 2,000 times to mediate disputes.
Emerging Tech
FOIA Online gets mixed marks at three months
The shared site isn’t delivering yet on some key functions.
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