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Linda Cureton: IT innovator plans her next mission
NASA’s departing CIO leaves a bold legacy — and some challenges for her successor.
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Astronauts to host Google+ 'hangout'
From the airless void between the Earth and Moon, three astronauts will talk with their fans and followers via social media.
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GAO finds Census Bureau vulnerable to cyberattack
A litany of IT shortcomings will put the Census Bureau at the mercy of hackers and other nefarious activity until the agency implements a comprehensive information security program, auditors find.
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High risk longevity: A graphic look
Who has been on the GAO High-Risk List the longest? Take a look.
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Summit stresses value of metrics in social media
Agencies are using social media tools in increasingly creative ways; measuring their impact is the next needed step.
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What's next for the Presidential Innovation Fellows?
As the Presidential Innovation Fellows program seeks the next class of talented technologists, the most recent group looks back on the experience.
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Peter Levin to leave VA
Days after CIO Roger Baker announced his planned resignation from Veterans Affairs, CTO Peter Levin reveals his intent to follow suit.
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VA CIO Roger Baker stepping down
Internal announcement leaves exact date, next steps unclear.
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A physical award for cyberwarriors
Panetta announces new DOD-wide medal that can go to personnel involved in high-tech combat.
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From social media to social metrics
Social media platforms are increasingly used to better understand what people are doing and saying, says GSA's Sheila Campbell.
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How measurement motivates, part 2
Research findings suggest important strategies for using performance measurement to motivate employees to new heights, Steve Kelman reports.
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Bill to kill federal raise passes House
Legislation is the second recent attempt to overturn an executive order calling for across-the-board raise.
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Is Werfel humorless about the budget?
A recent presentation by OMB Controller Danny Werfel suggested the budget is nothing to joke about -- or maybe just a little.
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New names, new roles on Senate oversight panel
The new congress brings a new roster of overseers, aided by some familiar names.
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OMB guidance promised to ensure USASpending accuracy
Controller Danny Werfel: It does not matter 'how awesomely relevant this information is if it lacks reliability.'
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How measurement motivates
Steve Kelman explains the power of stretch goals over general encouragement.
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Obama announces cyber executive order during speech
State of the Union address also touches on impending budget cuts.
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SBA leader to step down
SBA's Karen Mills announces she will leave her post when her successor is confirmed.
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