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The honesty policy
A recent case decided by the Federal Court of Appeals underscores the importance of telling the truth on a federal job application
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Pennsylvania adds power to portal
The new state entryway boasts less text, more services, and a customization option is on the way
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Intercepts
Strategically placed Interceptor listening devices are picking up strong denials about an enthusiastic postNMCI award revelry. It is not true, according to Electronic Data Systems Corp. officials
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Panel says e-learning a necessity
The Clinton administration announced Oct. 4 that it has approved recommendations designed to accelerate the use of technology in federal training programs and create a better trained federal workforce
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The secret to success
For Lawrence Delaney, who fills two of the highest civilian positions in the Air Force, it helps to have Zenlike wisdom and intuition.
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The Circuit
Despite its popularity, the Internal Revenue Service's Web site needs a new look, according to Terry Lutes
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The dot-com backlash
Some fascinating comments surfaced recently at a session of the annual Industry Advisory Council meeting, suggesting unhappiness and resistance among potential government customers over how the many dotcoms entering the federal marketplace are approaching government customers.
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Navair pioneers military smart card
The Naval Air Systems Command, the first organization to hook up to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet, also will be among the first to use the Pentagon's newly introduced smart card.
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CIO Council prepares for transition
After releasing its strategic plan, the federal CIO Council is gearing up to present ideas to the incoming presidential administration on the benefits of and barriers to information technology in government.
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More at risk than dollars
It would be a mistake to think that this month's award of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract signals the successful end to a politically charged and controversial information technology discussion
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What's fair
The 1999 FAIR Act job inventory contained hundreds of rulings that rankled industry organizations and government employees alike.
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And an engineer shall lead them
Most people in the federal information technology community probably do not know Mitra Azizirad, but if the new general manager of Microsoft Corp.'s federal division has anything to say about it and she does they soon will
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From pyramids to plywood
Perhaps no aspect of the Internet's impact on government operations is more significant than the organizational models the Internet is driving in the private sector.
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Going through the motions
It's government job inventory time again, and the Office of Management and Budget is releasing lists of jobs at federal agencies that could be outsourced to the private sector
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Industry wary of e-gov competition
The federal government must be careful to avoid offering services that compete with commercial enterprises, a technology industry group contends
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SSA's Dyer takes new job
John Dyer, who helped the Social Security Administration move into the Electronic Age, has stepped down as the agency's chief information officer to become senior adviser to SSA Commissioner Ken Apfel
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