From Nextgov: Feds' strength may be in providing data, not building apps

Technology chiefs say agencies often can use their limited resources best by channeling accurate and timely information to entrepreneurs.

• Joseph Marks
• July 19, 2011

Americans warming to raising debt ceiling, polls find

Majority of Americans now believes economic crisis will result if debt deal isn't reached by the August 2, poll shows.

• Steven Shepard
• July 19, 2011

How Not to Set Up An Agency

• Tom Shoop
• July 18, 2011

NASA to work with Colorado company on launch rocket

Atlas V would send astronauts into space as a commercial venture.

• Maggie Fox
• July 18, 2011

From Nextgov: New FBI biometric database will help feds nab undocumented immigrants

Enhanced identification system will support Homeland Security's controversial Secure Communities program.

• Aliya Sternstein
• July 18, 2011

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff lineup

• July 18, 2011

The Week in Comments: The debt ceiling looms large

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.

• July 14, 2011

From Nextgov: New technology may have prevented airport stun gun debacle

Company officials say upgraded X-ray machines that show luggage from multiple angles might have made it easier to spot the device .

• Aliya Sternstein
• July 13, 2011

GSA expands discount airfare program

Agency awards $3.1 billion in contracts to major airlines in exchange for flexible booking and reduced rates.

• Caitlin Fairchild
• July 13, 2011

Bill would pay military during a government default

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve King prioritizes funds for the salaries and allowances of service members if debt ceiling is not increased.

• Kellie Lunney
• July 13, 2011

House urged to eliminate mail delivery day

Rep. Issa requests that appropriations legislation drop wording requiring USPS to deliver six days a week.

• Emily Long
• July 13, 2011

Lawmakers push back on Defense workforce cap

Plan would hand “inherently governmental” functions to contractors, senators say.

• Emily Long
• July 13, 2011

Would Airport Security Screeners Go On Strike?

• Tom Shoop
• July 12, 2011

From Nextgov: VA to expand health data exchange in September

Program allowing Defense, VA and private sector providers to share information will be tested in 11 regions , up from five.

• Bob Brewin
• July 12, 2011

Senate minority leader fashions escape for GOP on debt ceiling

Complex plan would essentially give Obama the power to raise the limit without congressional approval.

• Dan Friedman and Katy O'Donnell
• July 12, 2011

Obama can't promise August Social Security checks

If the debt ceiling isn't raised, "there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it," the President says in CBS interview.

• National Journal
• July 12, 2011

Debt ceiling debate: What happens to feds after Aug. 2 if there’s no deal?

Tell us what you’re hearing inside your agency about jobs, pay and benefits.

• Kellie Lunney
• July 12, 2011

Monday debt talks end with little movement

Negotiations are set to resume at the White House on Tuesday afternoon.

• George E. Condon Jr.
• July 12, 2011

Administration sending federal officials to help struggling cities

Program will provide technical and planning expertise to help local officials tap federal funds and leverage local and regional resources.

• Catherine Hollander
• July 12, 2011

Taxes are still the stumbling block in deficit talks, Boehner says

House speaker says he 'wants to get there' regarding deficit-reduction and debt-ceiling deals but that he won't raise taxes.

• Billy House
• July 11, 2011