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DOD updates e-learning standard

The new edition of the standard allows organizations to easily exchange online learning, training and educational content, DOD says.

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Government use of Web 2.0 requires caution

Web 2.0 technologies are promising, but agencies have to be careful to mitigate potential problems.

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Wennergren: Evolving tech is breaking down silos

DOD deputy CIO Dave Wennergren believes the information technology community is now positioned to build better DOD systems faster and for less money by using the lessons learned from the past.

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TSA launches Secure Flight for passengers

After five years, TSA's Secure Flight prescreening system for airline passengers is operational.

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New rules to be released for stimulus reporting

Federal agencies must report stimulus spending in more detail and more frequently under rules being released tomorrow by the Obama administration.

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GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD

The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.

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Requirements published for stimulus reporting

Organizations getting grants and loans under the stimulus law must use standard data elements, OMB says.

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Treasury launches FinancialStability.gov

The site helps users understand the financial system's problems and track the administration’s efforts to fix them.

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New rules for stimulus contracting

The federal acquisition councils published proposed rules for the reporting and legal requirements for contracts awarded under the economic stimulus law.

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DHS seeks info on Common Operational Picture

The Homeland Security Department is asking companies for advice on how to proceed with plans to improve its situational awareness tools.

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Napolitano to review satellite imagery program

The DHS secretary agrees to review a controversial program that uses spy satellites for domestic security.

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GSA signs Google deal

Agencies can now use Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and blip.tv to share information with the public.

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DHS to consolidate software license buys

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today that DHS will save millions by making departmentwide purchases of software licenses.

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From the news: More security work to do

Internet experts applaud the U.S. government for mandating the use of a new security mechanism to protect its Web servers, but some say further action is needed.

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DNSsec deadline looms

A requirement for all agencies to apply a security fix to their Web sites by the end of the year might catch some agencies by surprise.

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4 lessons on changing employee performance metrics

A strong performance management system links employees’ results with that of the immediate organization and larger agency mission.

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VA will use existing technology for new GI bill benefits

An automated system to process veterans’ education benefits won’t become operational until late 2010, VA officials said.