People

Army budget would kill Land Warrior

The system, which would have extended net-centric operations to the individual warfighter, would not be the best use of limited resources, according to Army officials.

People

Labor picks Plateau for talent management

The company will support 15,000 employees throughout Labor's 19 sub-agencies under the new contract.

People

Funding request for retirement system just a start for OPM

The Office of Personnel Management’s retirement systems modernization program is the agency’s top fiscal priority in 2007.

People

GAO raps DHS strategic plan

The department must link its requirements to its goals in order to more successfully integrate its 22 component agencies, GAO reports.

Modernization

DISA plans new top-secret presidential network

The network and a multimedia Crisis Management System will serve multiple fixed locations, Air Force One and the presidential helicopter fleet.

People

Fed 100 winner joins Deloitte

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Digital Government

Rep. Holt reintroduces bill to require paper trails for voting

The legislation would set a national standard to forbid paperless voting.

People

Government veterans join GSA's congressional affairs office

Brian Mabry and Karen Kirksey have joined the General Services Administration’s Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs as deputy associate administrators.

People

GSA, IG told to work together on contract oversight

The proposed 2008 budget directs GSA and IG officials to come up with alternative methods for doing preaward audits and surveys to ensure agencies are getting fair deals.

Cybersecurity

Limited access is crucial to next-generation security, Microsoft execs say

Bill Gates and Craig Mundie said people want to be able to share information without giving partners access to entire networks.

People

Brasseux becomes FAS acting deputy commissioner

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Modernization

New House VA committee chairman laments latest laptop loss

"There is no excuse for storing sensitive personal information about our veterans on portable government equipment that is not secure,” said Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.).

People

Electronic Records Archive to debut in September

The Bush administration is seeking $58 million for the program in fiscal 2008, according to the newly released budget.

Digital Government

Census budget could soar in anticipation of dress rehearsal

The biggest chunk of money in Bush's proposal would be spent to support several tests of handheld computers that census takers will use to collect data.

People

Legislation would require procurement training at DHS

The DHS Procurement Improvement Act would require the chief procurement official at the department to establish objectives for efficient and effective use of resources.

Digital Government

ITAA, CRITA announce alliance

The organizations plan to join forces on public policy issues, programs and events of mutual interest.

People

GSA adds to its congressional affairs office

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People

IG: IRS needs better tracking for E-Help Desk

The E-Help Desk program assists people using the IRS’ e-services, but it lacks various processes for evaluations and a means to measure customer satisfaction.

Digital Government

At DHS, humans aren't 'capital'

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People

SAP appoints public services president

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