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At War, In Secret

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TIGTA: IRS needs to better monitor security compliance

For example, IRS did not adequately analyze security incidents for underlying causes, a new report states.

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Lawmaker to DHS: Step it up with fusion centers

Rep. Jane Harman told state, local and federal homeland security officials that DHS was at risk for losing her support for funding if it didn't improve information sharing.

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Agencies find keys to FISMA

Best practices include risk management and automated security awareness tips.

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Editorial: Seeking the bright lights

Nominations are now open for the 2008 Rising Star awards, which recognize the work done by younger people in government and industry.

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Some participants protest new Thrift Savings Plan policy

The proposed regulation would limit interfund trades by TSP participants to two per month.

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26,000 move to RetireEZ

Federal employees who are ready to retire will no longer wait months for their first pension payment or wonder if their personnel file is complete and accurate.

Digital Government

Letter: Mobile pharmacies aren’t enough

A reader who managed logistics for an emergency pharmacy response system after Hurricane Katrina says the government needs to do more to prepare for future disasters.

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IG enters search for acquisition employees

Severe shortages in the labor market have led the DOD IG to look for an acquisition talent coordinator.

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Registered Traveler takes off at Washington airports

Dulles International and Reagan National airports have opened lanes operated by Clear, program of Verified Identity Pass.

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Unofficial Coast Guard Blogger Fired

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The Lectern: Another presidential election

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FCW Insider: Christopherson's missed opportunity

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FCW Insider: The Thursday PM debrief

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Government Movies: March Madness

FCW is conducting its own March Madness bracket to determine the best of those movies.

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3 agencies tout PMA's value

OMB's Johnson says score cards improved agencies' effectiveness in the past 7 years.

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Sprehe: The president's legacy

The White House has repeatedly tolerated inadequate systems for keeping e-mail records.

People

2008 Federal 100 Judges

Also find out who judged the Eagle Award winners.

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Web extra: Bartock, Bird, Heitkamp: The value of collaboration

This team of experts views IT challenges in three dimensions.

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Web extra: Tapscott: Governance by participation

Think-tank founder envisions a technology-enabled democracy.