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GSA starts first federal blog on Tumblr platform
The General Services Administration is the first federal agency to create a blog on Tumblr, a popular site for blogging and "re-blogging."
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Feds in the dark about government shutdown
Feds say they haven't been informed what would happen to them if the government shuts down.
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Federal Coach: Obama asks federal employees for their suggestions on government efficiency
"What do you think?" It’s a simple question, but one that federal managers routinely should be asking of their employees if they want an engaged workforce.
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OMB nomination hits confirmation snag
The top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee says Heather Higginbottom doesn't have the right experience for the OMB job.
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Defense passes on Web-only traumatic brain injury tests
Department opts for tools that can work in disconnected combat environments.
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White House push to help technology startups gets mixed reviews
Companies say agencies have granted few waivers to complex acquisition rules that stymie entrepreneurial developers.
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Military leaders honored for cybersecurity efforts
Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minihan and Gen. James Cartwright are being honored for their contributions to cybersecurity defense by the University of Maryland University College as the institution celebrates its new cybersecurity program.
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OK, so what's the big secret?
As a government shutdown looms yet again and the possibility of an impending furlough once again ramps up stress among federal employees, one has to wonder why agencies aren't telling them what to expect.
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U.S. helps develop 'panic button' for pro-democracy rebels
The App of the Week goes to a project by the United States to give pro-democracy rebels around the world a way to remotely wipe their phones and alert conspirators in case a device is confiscated.
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