Core elements of what transparency means -Data is a platform that can be added upon. Data means online. Data needs to be online and in real-time. What is government’s role? Wholesaler vs retailer Government needs to democratize data in a machine-readable format. It also is good that it should be displayed for american public. TheRead… Read more »
Beth Noveck, Deputy CTO OSTP Early milestones -Open for Qeustions -data.gov -HHS H1N1 PSA -Release of White House visitor logs Open Government Initiative -A model. A pathforward. A way to get policies involved. -Open government policy – requires policy, legal, and tech leadership in every agency with public input. In next couple of weeks. CultureRead… Read more »
On stage with Macon Phillips, head of White House New Media What does President expect of you? 1 – Amplify the president’s message and bring to new spaces 2 – Open up government 3 – Opportunities for public to participate in their government Difference between Obama campaign and White House On campaign there were clearRead… Read more »
GovLoop is partnering with Washington Post’s WhoRunsGov through then end of Septemberfor a special event: “Who Runs Gov 2.0” Here’s the pitch straight from WhoRunsGov: Political techies are making government more transparent, but they are working largely behind-the-scenes. WhoRunsGov.com wants to change that. From now through the end of September, we need you to helpRead… Read more »
Today is the last day to vote for SXSW Panels on the panel picker. Your vote is considered for 30% of the panels and content at the Conference next Spring. For a final push, I would like you all to consider, not only voting, but commenting on a panel I have proposed with @GovLoop founderRead… Read more »
Not all GovLoop searches are created equal. Some can waste a lot of your time while others cut to the chase. So much good content “hiding out” on the site…it would be a shame to let search issues get in the way. An example and a few tips should help you find good stuff withRead… Read more »
I’m having problems with access to things like ‘forums’… I have access to all the features in synchronocity but not govloop 🙁 And I’ve had no problems accessing capability in DEFStar. So… my contributions (sadly) will be limited on govloop. I can only get so for on govloop, which is surprising since it’s sponsored byRead… Read more »
Young Government Leaders is a cool group of young professional in the U.S. federal government. I co-founded it before GovLoop and has really taken off due to some great leaders. I have attached the latest newsletter as it is a good source of info and jobs. Also they are recruiting exec staff which is aRead… Read more »
Does anyone else feel overwhelmed with the number of social networks?! I primarily use Facebook. I sometimes use Myspace and Linkedin. I try to use GovLoop. I’m being forced to use a “social” network at work which is not one of those listed previously. I often wonder about the days when my grandparents were kids.Read… Read more »
About a hundred respondents: How has the recession affected your agencys conference, training, or travel budget 16.7 Not a Lot 33.3 Little 25.9 A lot 24.1 Travel? What Travel? Very interesting. Seems like the travel industry has taken a hit this year, huh?