Tech
IRS Under Fire Again, for Handling of IT Contract Fraud Case
Agency deputy tells oversight panel her team is likely to cancel part of the larger software deal.
Tech
The US Got Edward Snowden’s Middle Name Wrong on Extradition Documents
Although Snowden is a household name, U.S. authorities didn't get it exactly right.
Management
‘Lead by Example,’ Obama Says in Push for Greener Federal Buildings
Targets set as part of larger plan to address climate change.
Tech
What to Expect from the President's Big Climate Change Speech
The President is expected to use his executive powers to adopt a wide array of climate change measures, but no one is 100% sure what those measures are just yet.
Tech
Looser Rules on Airline Passenger Electronics May Take Flight
Leaked advisory board draft report favors easing 'Please stow away your devices' drill.
Tech
Snowden's Resumé Raised Questions, but Booz Allen Hired Him Anyway
He'd previously gotten security clearance after a USIS investigation — they're a private firm hired by the U.S. to do background checks.
Tech
Analysis: Are 50 Foiled Terrorist Plots Worth Your Privacy?
NSA director's testimony doesn't answer critics' charges about the potential for abuse.
Tech
Three Former NSA Employees Praise Edward Snowden, Corroborate Key Claims
The men, all whistleblowers, say he succeeded where they failed.
Management
Thomas Jefferson: Home Brewer
Third U.S. president made malt liquor. And he was kind of a snob about it.
Tech
Meet Obama’s Lawyer at the NSA, the Next Guy About to Undergo Some Serious Surveillance
Rajesh De, general counsel for the National Security Agency may soon come under fire.
Tech
Bill Would Help Federal Firefighters Get Career Jobs
Western Democrats back measure to permanently hire seasonal firefighters.
Defense
Next Move China—Will Hong Kong (or Beijing) Refuse to Extradite the NSA Leaker?
Edward Snowden’s reasons for choosing Hong Kong may have included its determination to stand up for freedom of expression.
Tech
Why Patent Trolls Will Laugh in the Face of the Government’s Attempts to Fight Them
Patent trolling is essentially a tax on innovation, and tech giants hate it.
Tech
GSA Managers Faulted for Overruling Contracting Officers
IG report says executives bent under pressure from software giants.
Tech
Senior Execs' Secret Email Addresses Offered for $1 Million -- Briefly
Labor initially asked AP to pay dearly for the contact info.
Tech
Analysis: Replacing Traditional Government With a 'Virtual State'
From Facebook to security guards, private alternatives to government are on the rise.
Tech
Storify: Defense Civilians Take Furlough Notices to Twitter
On social network, employees expressed dismay at the news.
Defense
Air Force Begins Reinstating Suspended Personnel at Nuclear Launch Site
Nineteen employees required additional training; four have completed it.
Tech