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Money seen as problem for clearance process
The designers of the updated security clearance process say many obstacles await the new system’s implementation, including uncertain funding.
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Letter: PowerPoint tips helpful
A reader writes about keeping the audience involved with PowerPoint presentations.
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GAO: $1 billion needed to expand employee verification system
Bill to make E-Verify mandatory would require more staff at SSA and DHS, but would cost far less than policing U.S. borders, proponents argue.
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Panels cut FCS by $200M, back larger military pay raise
$166M cut from Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter as well in order to fund more pressing matters.
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Panel takes up price reduction clause
An advisory panel considering ways to improve the multiple award schedule contract system heard about price reductions at its inaugural meeting.
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FBI raids office of special counsel Bloch
The FBI raid of the Washington office of Special Counsel Scott Bloch concerns an inquiry into whether Bloch obstructed justice by having his computer files erased.
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Employer verification bills expose House's deep divisions
The first of several House hearings to consider changes in immigration laws drew a crowd today, a strong sign that passion over the issue remains even though Democratic leaders have not committed to bringing any specific legislation to the floor for a vote.
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Authorization bill attracts contracting reform amendments
Democratic lawmakers are eyeing the House and Senate fiscal 2009 defense authorization bills as vehicles for a series of measures that would change the acquisition system, staffers and industry officials said.
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GSA panel calls for clarity, transparency for contract pricing
The group, formed after IT companies dropped off the schedules because of IG oversight, voiced frustration over practices and policies.
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Report: IRS fails to manage digital evidence properly
Not following accepted procedures to back up evidence and keep procedural records raises the risk of evidence being thrown out in court, inspector general warns.
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Bill Requiring Use Of E-Verify Advances in Rhode Island
In a bid to clamp down on undocumented employees, the Rhode Island House last week easily approved legislation that would require employers to use a program that verifies the legal citizenship status of all new hires over the Internet.
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Letter: Young employees are sources of IT knowledge
A reader suggests that the agencies involve younger employees in the creation of IT security policies.
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Buzz of the Week: Doan gets blogged
Doan is the subject of many blogs since announcing her resignation.
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FlipSide: Triumph of the ‘Hunt’
The winner of the best government-themed movie is...
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