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Snowden's actions raise ire in defense community

The public's opinion on Edward Snowden may be split, but security-cleared defense professionals are more united.

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Wennergren on key projects

David Wennergren, finishing 32 years of government service in his last role as the Defense Department's assistant deputy chief management officer, spoke with FCW about lessons he learned while driving major projects.

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Reader: Government is ready for videoconferencing

An FCW reader argues that technology is not the real challenge to expanding the use of video.

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Paper records account for most VA data breaches

Top IT official says VA has good track record for protecting data considering the volume of information it handles.

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The future of government mobility

In a 'brave new world,' government adapts on the fly to innovation.

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How to measure training effectiveness

A diversity of opinions on how effective federal training is calls for performance measurement, Steve Kelman writes.

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Making crisis-level collaboration the new normal

The Partnership for Public Service has some ideas to enable agencies to work together all the time as well as they do when under pressure.

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FITARA's CIO vision clashes with DHS's approach

A DHS official criticizes the changes reform bill would make to the CIO's power, argues for an alternate view.

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Despite progress, billions still at risk in IT investments

The federal government has blown nearly $10 billion on failed IT investments over the past decade, and another $8 billion is currently at risk.

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David Wennergren on the role of the CIO

The Defense Department's outgoing assistant deputy chief management officer spoke with FCW about the many different types of agency CIO.

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Agency records need better handling

NARA report finds agencies making improvements to records management, but more progress is needed.

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Thunderclap joins growing list of social tools OK'd for agency use

'Crowdspeaking platform' is the 66th to provide GSA-approved terms of service.

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DOD reduces furlough days

Hagel says budget flexibility enables Pentagon to drop from 11 days to six for most civilian employees.

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David Wennergren: The exit interview

As he wrapped up 32 years of government service, the Defense Department's assistant deputy chief management officer spoke with FCW about leadership and the importance of understanding people.

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Will Coburn lift Archuleta hold?

The Obama administration's signal that the federal government would continue to offer contributions to the health care premiums of congressional staffers appears to clear the way for Sen. Tom Coburn to lift a hold on the OPM nominee.

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OMB's evidence memo deserves praise

Did you even know there was an evidence agenda? Steve Kelman argues that its obscurity doesn't undercut the importance of the associated memo.

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Senate confirms historic GPO nominee

Davita Vance-Cooks becomes the first African-American and the first woman to hold the position of Public Printer, taking over the printing office's advance into a digital future.

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Republican tapped for open FCC slot

President Obama nominated legislative aide Michael O’Rielly to the Federal Communications Commission post vacated by Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell.

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Key vacancies challenge Obama management plans

Several leadership slots at OMB and other agencies remain open as the administration moves forward with a plan to overhaul management policies.