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GAO: Future Combat System remains a risk

Even if technology issues can be resolved to make the program a success, GAO cautions that projected costs continue to rise.

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Lawmakers offer bill to fix Walter Reed, VA service gaps

A bipartisan group introduced legislation to improve wounded soldiers' access to health care and benefits.

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Energy awards $14M contract for IT support

REDE, a small 8(a) company, will also provide telecom support for DOE's Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.

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Comptroller Walker: Fiscal woes threaten defense transformation

Retiring baby boomers, spiraling health care costs and dwindling personal savings rates forebode a looming fiscal disaster, the comptroller general said.

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NGA releases 2007 priorities

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to focus on intelligence community partnerships, advancing its mission and attracting employees.

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House passes bill to restrict no-bid contracting

The legislation would change federal acquisition law to require agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, to increase transparency and accountability, and to protect the acquisition workforce.

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Wiki and virtualize become words

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Study: H-1B Visas Depress IT Salaries

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Digging Deep on Doan

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Tip Thursday - Get Rid of Confirm Delete Box

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Doan hearing delayed

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CIO and the power of the purse

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Another Search Engine in the Works

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Astronaut email

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What to look for in a CIO

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A Setback for Electronic Health Records?

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Coast Guard: Plenty of fish in the sea for cutter acquisition

It has removed 12 boats from its Deepwater Fast Response Cutter-B contract and will put it out to bid in open competition.

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Use innovation in recruiting, HR experts tell agencies

As the federal retirement wave begins to crest in coming years, agencies should think creatively about attracting and retaining new employees.