Government Executive - Authors - Josh Smithhttp://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 23 Mar 2012 17:09:00 -0400ACLU: New domestic intelligence rules undermine privacy, securityhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/03/aclu-new-domestic-intelligence-rules-undermine-privacy-security/41560/Rules allow the National Counterterrorism Center to store private information about Americans, even if they aren't suspected of being terrorists.Josh Smith, National JournalFri, 23 Mar 2012 17:09:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/03/aclu-new-domestic-intelligence-rules-undermine-privacy-security/41560/TechnologyThinkstockGingrich's moon plan finds little love at debatehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/01/gingrichs-moon-plan-finds-little-love-debate/40983/Rivals criticize idea as pandering to Florida interests, joke about sending politicians to the new colony.Josh Smith, National JournalFri, 27 Jan 2012 12:28:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/01/gingrichs-moon-plan-finds-little-love-debate/40983/TechnologyMatt Rourke/AP A moon base? Tried thathttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/01/moon-base-tried/40980/Newt Gingrichs space plan may not be quite as grandiose as he thinks.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:38:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/01/moon-base-tried/40980/TechnologyNASADomestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuithttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/domestic-drone-programs-spark-civil-liberties-lawsuit/35809/Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/01/domestic-drone-programs-spark-civil-liberties-lawsuit/35809/DefenseAgencies blast out hurricane warnings on every mediumhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/08/agencies-blast-out-hurricane-warnings-on-every-medium/34750/Hurricane Irene updates are available on websites, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages and mobile apps.Josh SmithFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/08/agencies-blast-out-hurricane-warnings-on-every-medium/34750/NewsFCC: Should the government save the media?http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/fcc-should-the-government-save-the-media/34131/Study recommends more disclosure from broadcasters.Josh SmithThu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/fcc-should-the-government-save-the-media/34131/OversightGoogle says Chinese hackers breached e-mail accounts of U.S. government officialshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/google-says-chinese-hackers-breached-e-mail-accounts-of-us-government-officials/34077/"Phishing" scam tricked users into revealing personal information.Josh SmithWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/06/google-says-chinese-hackers-breached-e-mail-accounts-of-us-government-officials/34077/DefenseAs shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASAhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/as-shuttle-program-winds-down-uncertainty-looms-for-nasa/33989/Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.Josh SmithWed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/as-shuttle-program-winds-down-uncertainty-looms-for-nasa/33989/OversightNASA scrubs shuttle launch due to engineering problemhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/nasa-scrubs-shuttle-launch-due-to-engineering-problem/33865/Next possible launch date is May 1.Maggie Fox and Josh SmithFri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/nasa-scrubs-shuttle-launch-due-to-engineering-problem/33865/OversightStudy shows health IT efforts worthwhilehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/study-shows-health-it-efforts-worthwhile/33490/The review of 154 other studies found that 92 percent were positive overall.Josh SmithWed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/study-shows-health-it-efforts-worthwhile/33490/OversightPatent bill passes Senate, House hurdles lie aheadhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/patent-bill-passes-senate-house-hurdles-lie-ahead/33491/If enacted, the legislation would be the first major overhaul of the patent system in more than half a century.Josh SmithWed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/patent-bill-passes-senate-house-hurdles-lie-ahead/33491/OversightPatent Office director touts agency's potential to stimulate economyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/patent-office-director-touts-agencys-potential-to-stimulate-economy/33143/Easing the backlog in patent applications could help create jobs, says David Kappos.Josh SmithFri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/patent-office-director-touts-agencys-potential-to-stimulate-economy/33143/DefenseUSDA settles Native American lawsuithttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/usda-settles-native-american-lawsuit/32574/The $760 million agreement will help “turn a page” on the department’s “tragic” civil-rights past, Agriculture chief says.Josh SmithWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/usda-settles-native-american-lawsuit/32574/Oversight