Modernization
Tax group opposes MCI punishment
A tax reform group is urging the government to leave the troubled telecom firm alone
People
OPM rule offers hiring flexibilities
New interim rule to make it easier for agencies to assess job candidates and fill tough positions
Digital Government
A-76 appeal for feds considered
GAO seeks comments on allowing workers to appeal competitions they lose under new A-76 rules
People
Director defines NMCI hurdles
Coordination within Navy, Marines, contractor and the deployment of troops has affected rollout
Digital Government
Showing the way to new voter ID
Texas county is one of the first to qualify voters through a database using information on driver's licenses
Digital Government
Funds for states, ports announced
DHS announces funding for first responder preparedness and cargo security
People
GPO goes Amazon route
The Government Printing Office soon will close the last of its bricks-and-mortar bookstores
Digital Government
Buyouts, COLAs and retirement
FCW.com's Ask Milt column responds to questions about buyouts and cost of living adjustments as they relate to retirement
People
Johnson confirmed at OMB
As deputy director for management at OMB Clay Johnson III will have direct control of the President's Management Agenda
People
GAO sticks by its ruling on protest of OPM e-gov buy
The General Accounting Office has pushed the Office of Personnel Management closer to reopening a procurement for Recruitment One-Stop—one of the 25 Quicksilver e-government projects.
People
Army exercise puts comm to test
Grecian Firebolt tests technology to ensure that secure connections are always available
People
Homeland, Defense compatibility needs work
DOD homeland security official says more needs to be done to ensure communications
Digital Government
Homeland budget clears House panel
Bill includes more money for first responders, high-threat areas and airline passenger screening
People
CDC overhauling Web site
Redesign will create topics-based site, reflecting the agency's increased visibility to the public
People
Union objects to IRS outsourcing move
Union fears that OMB may become too lenient in granting exceptions to new A-76 rules
People
DOD moving to IPv6
Move to Internet Protocol Version 6 is aimed at helping to achieve network-centric operations
People
Human capital mission: Change
OPM director tells Chief Human Capital Officers Council that they are the change agents for workforce reform
People
DOD: New A-76 rules no sweat
Defense officials take 12-month time limit on competitions in stride
People