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Out of sight, out of mind

Because we can’t bring ourselves to type the words “government shutdown” even one more time today, it seems like the right time to attack another subject. And that subject is…

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Shutdown Watch: OPM shares furlough information; Progress on 2011 budget is mixed

The impending government shutdown could put up to 800,000 feds temporarily out of work.

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Administration provides shutdown details: What you can expect

Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.

Digital Government

Treasury gets new CIO

The Treasury Department has named its new CIO, who takes over duties from acting CIO Diane Litman and becomes the permanent replacement for Mike Duffy.

Digital Government

A bad sign for Android? Motorola building its own mobile OS.

Why would Moto turn against Google and Android? Motorola seems to have a variety of reasons.

Digital Government

Is this really the best time to ask about feds' job satisfaction?

The Office of Personnel Management launched its 2011 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey the same week the government might shut down.

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Petraeus could become CIA head

Rumors suggest that Gen. David Patraeus, America's top military man in Afghanistan, could become CIA director.

Digital Government

NOAA CIO tackles big data

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Modernization

Global network will redefine how the Army fights, vice chief says

The service considers Defense-owned software key to driving down costs.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: Gary Locke on reforming a system: Talking leadership with the Secretary of Commerce

Gary Locke is the 36th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He previously was a two-term governor of Washington and is the first Chinese-American in history to serve as governor. Secretary Locke is the presidential nominee to become the next U.S. ambassador to China.

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Coming Soon to Your E-Reader: Government Documents

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VA PC Buys Explained

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VA CIO erred in firing Martinez, judge rules

An administrative judge has reversed a decision by Veterans Affairs Department CIO Roger Baker that removed a VA deputy assistant secretary from her job.