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Homeland Security Special Report: The cargo challenge
Government executives face major challenges as they try to mitigate homeland security threats.
People
A new Congress is open to new ideas
Experts in congressional relationships say agency leaders should seize the opportunity.
People
GSA wants agencies to communicate better with public
As part of the USA Services E-Government Initiative, GSA wants to provide many channels by which federal agencies and the public can interact.
Modernization
CIOs spring forward on daylight-saving fix
A 2005 law that changed daylight-saving requires major effort to patch computers.
People
Feds whittle down improper payments
Medicare program is biggest beneficiary of data matching, better internal controls.
Cybersecurity
OPM cites progress on security clearances
Oversight committee questions whether progress on speeding clearances is real.
Acquisition
Outsourcing: Is it the next big thing or not?
Input’s federal outsourcing forecast is rosy because many IT employees will retire soon.
Acquisition
GSA forecasts modest increase in sales amid soul-searching
But GSA officials said the agency must fix its customer care problems before it sees dramatic improvements in the financial bottom line.
Acquisition
Kelman: Can we keep the kids?
The government is beginning to refresh its ranks at a difficult time for federal workers.
Digital Government
Hill presents alternative LOB strategy
CRS report suggests slowing OMB’s financial management initiative to demonstrate results.
People
A long haul for freight security
Cargo security plans for trucking, maritime and aviation sectors seek a balance between homeland security and efficient commerce.
Digital Government
Council could elevate tech policy
The Bush administration has proposed creating a new technology council to coordinate technology policy at the Commerce Department.
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Unattended hazards
Homeland security officials want better status and tracking information about hazardous rail freight.
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Security, consolidation top CIOs’ agendas
Cybersecurity policies, management and training have improved in the past year, but agency CIOs say execution remains a major challenge, according to an ITAA survey.
Cybersecurity
Are there perils in penetration testing?
Yes, but calm heads can help you choose whether to outsource or do it yourself.
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