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Davis: Labor knew about Callahan issues
The Labor Department apparently knew that a top official had received her degree from a so-called diploma mill, according to a letter from Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.).
People
Do-not-call Web site gets plenty of calls
The Web site for the first nationwide do-not-call program to block telemarketers got flooded with virtual calls in its first day.<br>
People
BIA reorg creates IT division
Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs plans a massive agency reorganization, including the creation of a new IT services division
People
Senate confirms Bolten for OMB
The Senate yesterday unanimously confirmed Joshua B. Bolten as Office of Management and Budget director.<br>
Digital Government
Fed PeopleSoft users concerned
Federal users of PeopleSoft software are worried that Oracle's hostile takeover bid could force them to migrate to Oracle software
Acquisition
Small biz recertification irks industry
Two industry groups are opposing an SBA proposal that agencies recertify small businesses every year
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Oracle continues PeopleSoft bid
Oracle Corp. would buy PeopleSoft Inc. even if PeopleSoft completes its acquisition of J.D. Edwards
People
Styles defends A-76 rules
The Bush administration does not care if jobs are done by the public or private sector, OFPP administrator tells Congress
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NASA fields financial system backbone
Core financial module is considered the main tool in NASA's agencywide accounting system
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DOD turning to capabilities
DOD will use capabilities rather than requirements as the basis for acquisition and development cycles
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Bolten pledges management focus
OMB nominee says enhancing federal management is 'equally important' to developing the budget
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DOT looks to consolidate servers
Transportation Department server consolidation aims to save as much as $25 million each year
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House passes Homeland funding
Bill pumps millions into bioterrorism research and targets dollars for first responders
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Army CIO absorbs Reserve office
The Army Reserve CIO's office has officially been integrated into the Army CIO's office
People
GAO: Defense contractors lack guidance
GAO report says DOD doesn't provide sufficient oversight of contractors deployed overseas
Acquisition
Agencies miss mark on small biz
Federal agencies are failing small-business goals, House Democrats claim
People
OMB sets data rules for announcing grants
OMB earlier this week issued a final set of 27 data standards for agencies to use when posting grant opportunities on Grants.gov.<br>
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