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Fed execs get consistent performance measures
A new framework gives agencies a uniform approach to evaluating Senior Executive Service employees.
Modernization
Contractors dealt blanket cloud security specs
The Obama administration has issued a uniform list of safeguards that all agencies and online services providers must follow.
Digital Government
Navy's new disaster response van runs on solar, wind power
Government Computer News
Digital Government
NASA formally awards Orion test flight contract to Lockheed Martin
Two other companies bid on the project, but did not offer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the vehicle, space agency said.
Digital Government
Army eyes e-textbooks for ROTC courses
Officials look to develop multimedia digital library that is compatible with any type of e-reader.
Ideas
Here's what the Twittersphere #Ask[ed]State
As part of its 21st Century Statecraft month, the State Department is accepting Twitter questions during January in 10 languages under the hash tag #AskState.
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GAO: OMB misses key areas needing oversight
OMB missed two key types of support services in recent oversight initiatives, GAO says.
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Plain language in federal regulation comes closer
Federal regulations are notoriously hard to understand, but this week a government agency took yet another step in simplifying complex language.
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DOD: Industry partnerships still central despite budget cuts
As the Defense Department plans for smaller budgets, contractors worry about their own fortunes.
Digital Government
Data.gov popularity soaring, GSA report says
The Obama administration's Data.gov open data initiative is accelerating in popularity and has been emulated around the world, according to a progress report from the General Services Administration.
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