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‘Ticked off’ about pay at GAO
Some GAO analysts give agency’s new market-based pay system a poor grade
Modernization
Military interoperability test begins
Cisco Systems is providing the core network infrastructure for the exercise, which started today in Lager Aulenbach, Germany.
People
Vegas' updated Web site bets on better usability
Easier navigation and more services are no gamble, the city finds.
Modernization
UPDATED: Standard will identify 'green' computers
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a voluntary manufacturing standard this week that will help computer buyers select eco-friendly products.
Modernization
USPTO proposes pilot of Peer to Patent program
The Patent and Trademark Office has partnered with the New York Law School to adopt a program, which uses a volunteer peer review process to evaluate patents.
Acquisition
UPDATED: GSA official looks to better times ahead
John Johnson reminds industry of upcoming draft RFPS that will provide an opportunity for dialogue.
Digital Government
BearingPoint to assist in San Diego IT management
Integrator will lead application services development and implementation in finance, general government, land use and other areas as subcontractor.
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GAO: Agencies need better telework plans
The Government Accountability Office laid much of the blame for agencies' lack of telework planning on the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
People
TSA, Coast Guard to release proposed TWIC rules
They would make port workers and merchant mariners the first to use the new biometric security credential program.
People
CSC names business development lead
Mike Gaffney will replace Austin Yerks as president of business development in the federal sector unit.
Cybersecurity
House OKs security clearance Band-Aid
The measure would extend existing security credentials. DOD halted processing security updates and background investigations because of cost.
People
SRA captures Army task order
SRA International has landed a task order worth up to $16.6 million to provide technical services for a system that manages military firing ranges.
People
NAPA studies impact of A-76
The National Academy of Public Administration concluded that it is too early to tell how much an A-76 competition has improved IT services at the Forest Service.
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