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Ex-Navy captain appointed to DHS

Kevin Reardon has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary of homeland security for infrastructure protection.

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The Budget's Seal of Authenticity

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A budget proposal -- to go, please

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IT budget request for 2009 tops $70 billion

The White House asks Congress for 6.3 percent more for technology spending compared to the 2008 request.

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As if REAL ID Weren't Enough

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Rep. Thompson condemns DHS decision to promote Charbo

In a letter to Secretary Chertoff, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee questions Charbo's qualifications.

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FCW Download and Table of Contents

Find links to stories in the print issue plus more.

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OPM offers cultural training online

A new course on GoLearn.gov focuses on American Indian tribes, including their governments and historical facts.

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OMB officials say Congress more accepting of e-gov

The legislative requirements mean lawmakers better understand the importance and affect of the governmentwide projects.

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Web extra: How 311 works

Who do people call if they have a city tax question? In a growing number of cities, they call a 311 call center.

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GSA officials trade places

FAS' Mike Sade and ITS' Steve Kempf will temporarily swap roles to get a look at the agency from another perspective.

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Circuit

Davis in his own words.

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Lawmakers' concerns halt HR LOB

Omnibus bill requires OMB to assess how consolidation initiative will affect workers.

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Make good data great

Flashy it's not, but a well-oiled data architecture project can pay dividends.

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Union disputes OPM claim of success in new pay systems

The National Treasury Employees Union disagrees with a new Office of Personnel Management report that cites overall success for the government's performance-based pay systems.

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Dial 311

311 service is e-government with a different name.

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OMB: Agencies cut payment errors

Once agencies have measured and reported program errors, they are able to implement corrective actions to reduce those errors in subsequent years.

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Rep. Davis suggests his replacement as Congress' contracting lead

The congressman, who will not seek re-election after he finishes his term, recommends Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) for the job.