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OMB: Don't bother submitting 2010 budget requests
Instead of readying a full federal budget, OMB will prepare an estimate based on current spending that does not include proposed increases and new policy proposals.
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Republicans, Lieberman Want More H-1B Visas
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joined by two other Republican senators and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., reintroduced legislation late Thursday that would let American employers recruit more highly skilled foreign workers and temporarily increase the level of H-1B visas.
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NASA engineer who kept child porn on government computer sentenced
The San Jose Mercury News
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GAO concerned about DOD gear on eBay
Auditors say stolen equipment available on some popular Internet auction sites could fall into the hands of terrorists.
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Use of GWACs seen slowing
Agencies seem to be more interested in creating their own multiple-award contracts rather than using governmentwide vehicles, according to FedSources.
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GAO: Military gear for sale on Web poses security risk
A team of undercover GAO agents found parts for the fighter plane, body armor, night vision goggles and other military items for sale to the highest bidder on eBay, Craigslist.org and other Web sites.
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Government slow to implement ID system
House panel says agencies have distributed just 3 percent of new credentials and lack the technology to use them.
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Army awards contract for long-range wireless system
The Wi-Fi system will have a 32-mile range that will connect supply units on the front lines with depots in the rear.
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TIGTA: IRS should safeguard taxpayers from identity theft
The service says it lacks jurisdiction, and disclosure rules limit its ability to share information with employers and other agencies.
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