Analog Government in a Digital Age
The Obama administration has promised to use Web 2.0 technologies to engage with the public, but that may be a tall order.
Fiorina takes initial step to challenge Boxer
Fiorina is considering a run for the Senate . (CNN) — Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is taking the initial steps to challenge California Democrat Barbara Boxer for her Senate seat, a move that could lay the groundwork for one of the most high profile and expensive contests of 2010. Fiorina, the first woman to lead a [...]
This Week in Congress: June 22 – 26, 2009
Congress this week works on four appropriations bills and debates energy and health care reform.
Video: White House 2.0
Peter Swire discusses Web 2.0 issues specific to the federal government and how the Obama administration can promote open government and new technology for all Americans.
Boosting Government Performance
A CAP event explores the opportunities and challenges of improving the government’s productivity.
The Week in Congress: March 2 – 6, 2009
This week Congress and the administration work on housing and hold hearings on health care and labor, plus voting rights and more work on the budget.
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: August 20, 2009
The CNN Washington Bureau s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com. CNN: N. Korea feels ‘owed’ direct talks with U.S., Richardson says North Korea believes it’s owed bilateral talks with the United States after the communist government released two detained American journalists [...]
CNN Truth Squad: The uninsured 46 million or 8 million?
The Statement: The number of people unable to get health insurance in the United States is only about 8 million, far lower than the total of 46 million that the Census Bureau says lack health insurance. Several people at congressional town hall meetings have cited the figure to argue that the sweeping congressional proposals to [...]
U.S. life expectancy hits a new high of 78
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. life expectancy is the highest it has ever been at 77.9 years, according to government statistics released on Wednesday.
North Korean envoys, Richardson to meet
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, right, will meet with diplomats from North Korea. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Two top North Korean diplomats were traveling to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to hold talks with Gov. Bill Richardson, the governor’s spokesman said. Kim Myong Gil and Taek Jong Ho, senior diplomats with the North Korean mission to the United Nations, [...]
