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Waxman Raps GSA Advisory Panel

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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.

People

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.

Ideas

World of Wargames

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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.

Acquisition

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.

People

FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the July 28, 2008, issue and related items.

People

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.

People

The Lectern: The paradox of team problem-solving

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Pointers: Recommended Reading

Find out what FCW is pointing to this week on the Web.

People

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.

Digital Government

GAO unsure about TSA's ability to meet security deadlines

Assistant Homeland Security Secretary testified the agency will meet the interim goal of screening 50 percent of air cargo by February 2009.