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Senate panel set to vote on Williams this week
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider Jim Williams’ nomination to head GSA.
People
Poised to lead GSA, Williams answers Congress
GSA administrator nominee Jim Williams shared his views on energy efficiency and more with a Senate committee.
People
Web 2.0 panel: Don't get stuck thinking about 'machinery'
Our panel of Web 2.0 experts discuss readers' concerns and questions about social-networking technology for federal agencies.
People
Law gives new access, protection to VoIP
President Bush signs a bill that seeks to ensure 911 service is available during emergencies by giving calls made over voice over Internet protocol more access and protections.
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GAO: State's passport strategy needs work
The Government Accountability Office said in a report released today that a more inclusive and long-term approach will help the State Department meet an expected increase in demand for passport documents.
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Democrats ask DHS to halt work on network
Two senior Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee have asked the Homeland Security Department to stop work on DHS' second attempt to build a national information-sharing network to send alerts on terrorism.
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Buzz of the Week: Procurement deja vu
Some topics keep re-emerging: Sun Microsystems and the GSA schedule contract, and Lurita Doan in the spotlight.
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GAO: Agencies should better use results data
Agency executives use performance information as a basis to reward employees, but fail to use that type of information when making important decision, a Government Accountability Office official says.
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Web 2.0 panel weighs in on risks
FCW assembles a team of experts to address readers’ concerns.
Acquisition
Congratulations! Your HUBZone biz is certified
GAO investigators were able to get fake companies certified under the HUBZone program.
Acquisition
SBA faulted on set-aside check
GAO says ‘faith-based’ reporting can lead to mis-reported small biz contracts, costing millions.
People
Obama, McCain: The same coin?
Shared priorities, unavoidable realities bring candidates together on some issues.
People
Editorial: Presidential transformers
We hope the next president will choose Internet-savvy advisers who share our optimism about using technology in government.
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