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FCW Insider: FCW gets new editor
After a long search, Federal Computer Week has found its new editor in chief: David Rapp, formerly editor and senior vice president of Congressional Quarterly Inc., will take the reins on Dec. 29.
Cybersecurity
Chertoff: Hands off FEMA; upgrade IT
The outgoing secretary opposes carving FEMA out of DHS and wants continued progress on IT programs.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FEMA tiptoes into fixing problems
The emergency management agency says it plans to upgrade IT systems.
People
Letter: Praising Lorentz piece
A reader writes to say he hopes the article by Norm Lorentz, OMB's first chief information officer, is given attention.
People
Rapp named FCW editor-in-chief
Former Congressional Quarterly editor David Rapp will take the reins at 1105 Government Information Group.
People
Letter: Managers spend too much time on "priority" projects
A readers to say that managers spend too much time on what they consider priority projects and not enough time on personnel.
Acquisition
Letter: T&M contracts not necessarily risky
A reader writes to say that time-and-materials contracts are unpopular because government irresponsibility.
People
OPM to job seekers, managers: Talk to us
The personnel management office will survey job applicants and the managers who hire them.
People
GSA to contractors: Drop a dime on crime
The agency's inspector general creates an online form so contractors can report alleged criminal activity.
People
FedTracker: Obama picks Shinseki for VA
Retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki will head the Veterans Affairs department in the Obama administration. Shinseki served 38 years in the Army, and was chief of staff from 1999 until his retirement in 2003.
Cybersecurity
DHS secretary warns against White House oversight of cybersecurity
Taking over management of information security opens top administration officials to legal issues, Chertoff said.
Digital Government
Talks pick up on possible health IT measure in stimulus
President-elect's weekly radio address may have motivated staffers to take up discussions again.
Digital Government
Transition official rejects ties to controversial Hindu group
Sonal Shah says she was unaware of organization's ties to violence in India.
Digital Government
Lockheed and Defense officials find exchange program mutually beneficial
Private sector executive says he found the government employees he worked with during the year-long program astute, knowledgeable and motivated.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: The Fed 100 and industry nominees
The FCW Insider answers another frequently asked question about the Federal 100 awards program: Are contractors eligible?
People
Report Contractors should get more oversight
New laws aren't enough prevent abuses of federal contracts, a report contends.
Acquisition
Letter: Online directories make it easy to find veteran-owned businesses
A reader writes that there are a number of directories online to find service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses.
People