Management
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Amtower interviews GovLoop founder and president Steve Ressler. Sept. 6 and 13, 2010
September 08, 2010 -
Amtower interviews David Powell, COO of the Federal Business Council. Aug. 30, 2010
September 08, 2010 -
A watchdog group has uncovered massive reporting errors in data on USASpending.gov. The Sunlight Foundation says that accounts for half of the government spending data reported last year. After spending over a year looking at the reports on USA Spending.gov, Sunlight\'s web developer Kaitlin Lee says they\'ve launched ClearSpending.com to demonstrate their findings.
September 08, 2010 -
Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation. The VA\'s Brad Mayes explains.
September 08, 2010 -
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According to lawmaker Lin Yu fang, Taiwan plans to deploy its own cruise missiles by the end of this year. Lin said Taiwan started producing the new missiles after acquiring key components needed for assembly. The new missiles have a range of 800 kilometers, capable of reaching Shanghai, Hong Kong and coastal cities in between. In 2008, Taiwan ordered production of 300 missiles as a partial counter to 1,300 ballistic missiles China placed opposite Taiwan\'s coastline. Neither country has a proven, reliable defense against each other\'s missiles. The Chinese ballistic missiles can saturate Taiwan\'s limited air defense capability, while Taiwan\'s cruise missiles can penetrate China\'s air defense systems.
September 08, 2010 -
One of the Obama administration\'s biggest partners when it comes to the use of technology for open government, the Sunlight Foundation, is questioning whether the push for gov 2.0 is running out of steam. Ellen Miller, Sunlight\'s executive director, calls the open data plans disappointing because 12 of 30 agencies didn\'t list any data sets for release. Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra said he welcomes the criticism.
September 08, 2010 -
Exploring ideas to improve government effectiveness. We profile three recent Center reports with authors Dr. David Wyld on Cloud Computing in Government, Dr. Vicki Grant on Process Improvement in Social Service Delivery, and Prof. Sukumar Ganapati on the use of GIS in engaging citizens.
September 07, 2010 -
The Partnership for Public Service is trying to improve federal hiring practices
September 07, 2010 -
Learn more about the USGS\'s efforts to prepare the city in the event of a megaflood
September 07, 2010 -
Pres. Obama has chosen his replacement for the retiring General Chilton
September 07, 2010 -
After 19 years, India has once again leased a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia. The Nerpa, which NATO classifies as an Akula II attack submarine, departed Russian waters on August 20th bound for India. Once the boat arrives, it will be rechristened INS Chakra and begin sea trials. The ten year lease provides time for India to exploit the Akula II for crew training and guidance in constructing its own nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. A squadron of three is planned. The Akula II - and India\'s conventionally powered submarines -- can launch torpedoes and cruise missiles. India has purchased some of the most advanced underwater-launched cruise missiles in existence.
September 07, 2010 -
VA makes changes to education payments system
September 07, 2010 -
The FCC, GSA and the Smithsonian were among the best agencies to work for in the latest survey and officials point to a few specific reasons for their success. Agencies must make their employees feel like they are part of the answer to meeting their mission, agency officials say.
September 07, 2010 -
Jason Miller and Mark Amtower count down the top three most important Federal news stories of the week.
September 03, 2010