Digital Government
Study: Contractors outnumber feds 4-to-1
Citing an NYU professor's study, a federal union president calls the rapid growth of contractor numbers a "shell game" for taxpayers, but a contractor group official disputes the conclusion.
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NASA considers leap into social networking space
Experts say YouTube and other Web 2.0 tools could build support for future missions.
Modernization
BlackBerry 8700g pumps up the power
Intel XScale processor boosts speed of RIM’s new wireless handheld multifunctional device
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Justice sets up fraud task force
The group, which will seek out corruption among public officials and government contractors, will consist of inspectors general, their deputies and other agency executives.
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New CIO has broad-based view of IT issues
Education’s Bill Vajda worries about cybersecurity in the decades to come.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS makes progress on FISMA
Recent improvements on an information security program could finally boost the department's failing grade.
Modernization
A message worth saving
E-mail archiving and performance management tools gain favor as the volume and importance of electronic messages grows.
Modernization
GSA launches site to sell surplus assets
GovSales.gov cataloges surplus assets for sale to the public.
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Intercepts
$11.2 billion worth of oink, including some for photonics; Get ready for some hibernation genomics; Want a radio? Go to Alaska; A West African Encore.
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Senior execs unhappy with performance pay
Sen. Voinovich urges a fair but speedy switch to exec pay based on performance.
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Welles: Communicating at work
You should ask for help on a challenging project and not say ‘can do’ if you can’t see it through.
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Kelman: The war for talent
The private sector is stealing government’s thunder, even at the Kennedy School.
Acquisition
Perot Systems wants bigger share of fed market
Education contracts could prove instructional for other deals.
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Boutelle: Army too dependent on commercial satellites
The Army's CIO says using commercial satellites is expensive and fails to deliver needed capabilities.
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Today's rising stars, tomorrow's leaders
Government and industry leaders attending the Rising Star Awards dinner say the program showcases individuals who will take leadership roles in the years ahead.
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