SAIC's support award strengthens EPA information office
Science Applications International Corp. will provide technical services and information technology to the Environmental Protection Agency under a five-year contract that could be worth more than $26 million if all options are exercised.
Survey shows gains in opinion about open government
A new survey about open government found that 53 percent of responders think that the federal government is more open today than when President Barack Obama was inaugurated.
Lawmaker wants more technology for transparency
A new House bill would require the use of technologies to increase disclosures from lobbyists and lawmakers.
GSA tries wiki approach to develop RFPs
The General Services Administration wants public commment on requests for proposals, but blogger Steve Kelman wonders whether the public take the agency up on it.
Few agency CIOs walk the social media talk
While many agency CIOs advocate for open government and social media, contributing editor Sami Lais found that very few actually practice what they are preaching.
Online project aims to mine difficult-to-find government data
The Data Mine project is seeking tips about government information that is inaccessible or difficult to find.
FCC's broadband plan is out; now for the hard part
It's going to be many months, if not years, before we see just where this plan leads, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
10 flaws with the data on Data.gov
Even a cursory examination of Data.gov's newly released high-value datasets revealed 10 types of quality deficiencies, says columnist Mike Daconta.
Irish group offers 100,000 euros prizes for good ideas
Similar to efforts under way in the United States, an Irish group is offering prize money for ideas on how to boost business and create jobs.
A heavier government hand may shape Internet policy
Ever since the advent of the Internet the government's philosophy has been to let innovation drive the growth of the information superhighway, but the complexities of the online universe are forcing it to contemplate a more activist role.
Contractor needed for social media initiative
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is looking for a contractor to build content management and social networking Web sites in its effort to become more open and transparent.
Paperwork Reduction Act review coming soon
Policies that make it difficult for federal agencies to use social media also may soon be modified, White House official says.
Government re-opens while feds talk telework in aftermath of blizzard
Now that severe weather in the nation's capital and elsewhere have provided ample opportunities for testing continuity-of-operations plans, federal employees have some thoughts.
Sunlight Foundation tracks agencies' open gov Web pages
According to the Sunlight Foundation, 13 out of 20 agencies already have posted open government Web pages before the Feb. 6 deadline.
Florida sponsors open gov essay contest
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced an essay contest for high school students that is designed to examine open government.
Facebook quiz examines Gov 2.0
Quiz about Gov 2.0 on Facebook attempts to see whether people are excited about the new technology or just fatigued by all the talk.
Agencies try to exploit 'free' data model
Blogger Brian Robinson was wondering how the business models would emerge to justify Data.gov and similar government Web sites. Here's one out of Massachusetts: Get the free market to do government's job for it.
Agencies try to exploit 'free' data model
Blogger Brian Robinson was wondering how the business models would emerge to justify Data.gov and similar government Web sites. Here's one out of Massachusetts: Get the free market to do government's job for it.
USDA posts open gov Web page
The Agriculture Department’s open government Web page centers on discussing and sharing ideas.
National Archives wants input on open government
The National Archives wants to know how to be more transparent and improve the FOIA process.
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