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GAO finds management flaws in Navy modernization efforts
Cost overruns, delays and failure to properly address risk are among the management issues stalling two programs.
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Groups sue Cheney over records
A coalition of historians, archivists and a watchdog group filed a law suit that seeks to ensure that the Office of the Vice President's records are not exempt from the Presidential Records Act.
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GAO: DOD must keep Army in the loop on HR modernization
Army officials are still worried about the functionality of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System.
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FAA moves to improve safety oversight
The aviation agency agency acted on findings by an inspector general that a close relationship with Southwest Airlines led to gaps in compliance on safety.
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SBA earns award for search options
he SBA's site uses Google and finds relevant results based on location.
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Letter: Question on overcoming organizational rivalries
A reader states ideas for the next administration about how intelligence communities of practice could be of help.
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Center develops food tracking tools
The Homeland Security Department's Center of Excellence is collaborating with major food manufacturers and suppliers on a computer model that simulates the spread of food illnesses or poisoning.
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Army relies on 'fully loaded' SUV in hurricane response
During disasters, emergency response vehicle gives Army North access to Defense’s unclassified and classified networks.
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Navy details NMCI follow-on plan
Navy plans name change to Next Generation Enterprise Network and integrating NMCI more with other Navy networks, according to documents.
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OMB gives Networx a boost
OMB makes it harder for agencies to use contract vehicles other than GSA's Networx program for services that Networx offers.
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Gustav triggers COOP
Continuity-of-operations plans went in effect after Hurricane Gustav swept across southern Louisiana last week.
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Spy agencies prepare for administration change
Sen. Susan Collins, who sponsored the 2004 intelligence reform law, said it represented a sea change in the structure and operation of the intelligence community.
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CBP installs RFID readers on border
Border protection agency will install RFID readers at Nogales, Ariz., as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, officials said.
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