When it comes to GovCloud, the GSA IaaS procurement has done this for US Federal agencies.

FORBES: Will Amazon Outage Stop GovCloud?

The 62-30 vote averts the possibility of US federal agencies shutting down because of a lack of guaranteed funding on 1 October.

BBC: US & Canada

The US government is building a coalition of federal agencies to promote the use of efficient electronic payment transfer methods through The 20% Initiative, an initiative aimed at helping the U.S. us get 20% more bang for our buck.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Innovation Fellows: The 20% Initiative

In 2008, the US government also had to bailout the federal mortgage agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

BBC: US Federal Reserve 'underestimated financial crisis'

There have been reports of domestic federal agencies using unmanned drones to monitor us from above.

FORBES: Big Brother Is Increasingly Watching You

Nevertheless, several recent US presidents (of both parties) have issued executive orders requiring federal agencies to use environmentally preferable products and services whenever possible, as has the European Commission.

FORBES: How Governments Spur Private-Sector Demand for Green Buildings

As we move into 2013, the NTSB will continue to work with Federal agencies like ONDCP and continue advocating for measures that will push us towards the goal of zero highway deaths due to substance-impaired driving.

WHITEHOUSE: Drunk and Drugged Driving: Not an Acceptable Part of Life