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Gates' budget-cutting plan leaves Defense CIO role in limbo
Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to close the Networks and Information Integration office -- home of the Defense chief information officer -- and shift that role, as well as as other responsibilities, to the Defense Information Systems Agency.
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Texting Lowers Insulin Levels
Adolescents with diabetes are more likely to follow treatment plans and register improved blood-glucose levels when they receive weekly text messages reminders, a new pilot study finds.
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DHS Team to Evaluate Cyber Workforce
The Homeland Security Department has stood up a special task force to evaluate the needs within the federal and private sector cybersecurity workforce.
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Baker: VA making progress on lifetime electronic record system
Veterans Affairs Department CIO Roger Baker said the VA is moving on the VLER project and expects a decision by year's end on the VistA modernization project.
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ACT/IAC wants nominations for leadership awards
The deadline is Aug. 30 for nominations for awards that honor executives who work with government information technology.
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Gates puts the squeeze on DoD overhead
In a major move this week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a range of proposed cost-cutting measures that included hiring freezes, cuts to executive ranks, and even the possible elimination of the U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va.
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Expert questions savings in Pentagon contractor cuts
Unless Defense scales back its mission, reducing service contractors won't save money, former procurement executive says.
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Business groups blast visa fee measure
Pending legislation would raise work-visa fees for foreign companies.
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SSA's modernization plan risks future Web services
Just as the agency begins to process large numbers of retiring baby boomers, an independent panel tells officials that its upgrade could make it impossible to use modern Internet technologies.
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VA adopts standard identifier for vets in health and benefits programs
Unique 10-digit ID will be assigned using a system for federal employees mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
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Networx delays could force GSA to extend existing telecom contracts
Sole-source awards and higher fees for agencies are possible, industry representative says.
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Microsoft releases record 15 security patches for August
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Government abuses computer crime law to boost criminal charges
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