Digital Government
FCW's The Week
Find links to articles in the Aug. 25, 2008, issue and related items.
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Buzz of the Week: Dorobek joins Doan on the airwaves
Federal Computer Week enters new era after Editor-in-Chief Christopher J. Dorobek moves on to Federal News Radio.
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Management on a small scale
One state sees the benefits in making small changes to its IT management.
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Candidates talk IT — now what?
Industry and political observers say McCain’s and Obama’s tech plans stick close to ideological platforms.
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FAA sees EVM dividends
But many agencies are not yet ready to replicate its success in project management, GAO says.
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Senate IT oversight bill would refine OMB’s role
The Office of Management and Budget’s role would expand.
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Bush put the ‘M’ back in OMB
The Bush administration built on the efforts of previous president's to improve management oversight.
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Secure Flight's takeoff questioned
A senior House Democrat said she is concerned about whether the Transportation Security Administration will be ready to pre-screen airline travelers by January 2009.
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NOAA launches maritime weather Web site
A new Web portal provides information on coastal wind and water conditions for the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
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Army mandates knowledge principles
Senior Army officials have mandated the adoption of 12 principles intended to foster the sharing of knowledge servicewide.
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Union likes work four-day work week
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer asks the Office of Personnel Management what it would take to offer federal employees a four-day work week.
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Pointers: Recommended readings 08-25-08
Check out these Web sites and other online resources.
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Polishing your Twitter skills
Twitter users tell newcomers to dive in into the Twitter world while providing a few tips.
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Psst! Are you Twittering yet?
It’s no secret: Using Twitter’s short and sweet message blasts can be a great way to communicate.
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Editorial: New IT plans needed
What is needed in 2009 is a detailed technology plan for innovation in government.
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