People

House committee postpones Doan's hearing

Committee staff members gave no reason for delaying the March 20 hearing, at which the GSA administrator was expected to answer allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct.

People

OFPP: Agencies must validate data for Federal Procurement Data System

The move is in line with Congress' mandate to have a public, searchable Web site listing the government’s contracting and grant information by Jan. 1, 2008.

People

GSA to seek commercial financial management providers

The Financial Systems Integration Office will select vendors from which agencies can choose to provide services under the Financial Management Line of Business consolidation initiative.

People

Caso becomes VP at Avineon

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People

Senate committee takes a seat against partisanship

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Republicans and Democrats on the panel will no longer sit on opposite sides of the chamber.

Digital Government

Is DOD aware of search engine's archiving?

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People

Pinkos leaving USPTO

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Digital Government

More backhackers needed

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People

Survey: Agencies fail to meet E-FOIA mandate

Only one-fifth of agencies fully comply with the law by providing access to four categories of records, according to a recent survey by the National Security Archive.

People

Marines expand IT training options

The Marine Corps wants to make training more network-centric and less product-oriented, said Brig. Gen. George Allen, CIO for the Corps.

People

OMB launches database to identify earmarks

The database opens the federal budget's books to the public for searching.

Digital Government

Letters to the Editor

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People

Lieberman would up ante on first-responder funding

The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposes adding $3.4 billion above the White House’s budget for first responder programs.

Acquisition

Oversight bill moves steadily through House

The Accountability in Contracting Act, approved by two House committees, would prohibit contracts of more than $1 million awarded without competition from lasting more than a year.

People

Bill would protect information about students from recruiters

An amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act aims to keep military recruiters from accessing students’ personal data without parental authorization.

People

Financial management honors go to NSF, HUD executives

Thomas Cooley and James Martin were recognized for spearheading financial management innovations at their respective agencies.

Digital Government

Doan v. Waxman: Let's get ready to rumble

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Digital Government

Editorial comments

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People

Amid fresh allegations, GSA administrator ‘invited’ to testify

GSA’s inspector general has referred one allegation to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel for investigation under the Hatch Act