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Lockheed hires former DISA director
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company's information systems and global services practice.
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Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International
Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.
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Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
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Also in the News: Most agencies miss telecom deadline
Only 15 percent of agencies using GSA's Networx contracts had chosen a telecommunications carrier by the Sept. 30 deadline, Federal Times reports.
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Also in the News: Davis takes parting shots
Retiring Republican representative critiques his party -- and Congress' inability to get things done -- in an interview with The New York Times.
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Also in the News: State Department, IBM build telehealth bridge to rural Pakistan
A coalition of public and private organizations is using videoconferencing and Web-based technology to link physicians and patients, many of whom have not received medical treatment in decades, Government Health IT reports.
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GSA oversight of contractor flawed
Inspector general says procurement agency failed to make sure the government received the best deal when it hired consultant to evaluate bids for a massive IT contract.
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IG says Defense systems lack reliable safeguards against hackers
Recommendations include developing audit software to track and investigate unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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Auditors rap IRS for weak information security
IG reports that failure to enforce security policies properly puts taxpayers' personal data at risk.
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Homeland Security communications network project at risk of delays
The department should have developed stronger controls before hiring a contractor to work on the project, GAO says.
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Air Force to place cyber operations under Space Command
The service's neglect of its nuclear mission led to the demise of a grand plan for a Cyber Command.
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SEC chairman blames lack of transparency for market turmoil
Chris Cox calls for better reporting on financial disclosures.
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Short-term extension of E-Verify sets up big 2009 battle
Provision in continuing resolution extends program to March 6, only 45 days after the new president takes office.
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