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Darrell Issa: Friend or foe?
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has put countless agency leaders in the hot seat, but his efforts on IT reform reflect a solutions-oriented, bipartisan approach.
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IBM's Altman wins Heroes in Technology Award
Anne Altman earns honors at AFCEA, March of Dimes event.
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Jack Brooks, father of modern procurement, dies at 89
The man behind the 1965 Brooks Act, the Government Paperwork Reduction Act and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy passed away in his home state of Texas.
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Digital government milestone passes in silence
The six-month mark for the president's digital strategy has come and gone, but agency officials are waiting until the new year to call attention to it.
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Noel Dickover's TechCamps gaining speed
Not content to rest on any laurels, Fed 100 winner Noel Dickover has stepped up his work bringing technology inspiration to other countries on behalf of the State Department.
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Where does privacy figure into FTC data discussions?
The Federal Trade Commission is neglecting the privacy concerns connected to data collection and usage policies, especially in cloud-based systems, argues Paul Rosenzweig.
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2012 Plum Book is out
The latest guide to politically-appointed federal jobs, published after each presidential election, is out.
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IRS needs funds, policy changes to fight ID theft
IRS officials told a House panel that the fight against tax fraud is hampered by rules on data sharing and budget constraints.
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What feds are thinking about the workplace
The 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finds commitment strong, but morale declining.
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ACT-IAC honors Reed, Turco, O'Neill, others for leadership
Normally announced at the Executive Leadership Conference, individual awards recognize government and industry leaders in the IT community.
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Will protest fees have other costs?
Proposed fee for filing bid protest is small, but could have unintended consequences.
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Crowdsourcing the next NASA.gov
Agency is pushing for public input as it plans its website redesign.
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Transition tips for careerists
Making a good impression on new agency leaders serves you well, writes Alan Balutis, but it takes some finesse.
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Workforce challenges continue to hamper FDA
Independent report calls for additional training, improved metrics and mandatory exit interviews.
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VA turns to electronic payments to save money, improve work
New rule takes effect Dec. 27, makes previously voluntary system mandatory.
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GSA launches data dashboard for GWACs
According to GSA's Mary Davie, the new tool addresses needs voiced by both agencies and contractors.
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NOAA seeks stopgap solutions to looming satellite issue
With a lengthy gap in weather-satellite coverage likely, agency is looking for other ways to ensure forecasts’ quality and timeliness.
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5 ways feds can interoperate
ACT-IAC report on information sharing stresses early planning, promises cost savings.
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