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Budget cuts, veto risk complicate defense appropriations bill

The House is getting ready to pass the 2013 defense appropriations bill, but the specter of sequestration -- and a possible veto -- loom over the funding plan.

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GSA's acting administrator is no mere placeholder

Dan Tangherlini is taking some bold steps at GSA, pushing to improve the agency with tougher oversight and an eye on every penny spent. Does his temporary status jeopardize his chances of making a lasting change?

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Former DOD official Michele Flournoy joins Boston Consulting Group

DOD's former under secretary for policy and one-time highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history Michele Flournoy has a new job.

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Werfel: New laws could set back transparency efforts

Laws that enhance transparency are good, but only to the point that they don't interfere with efforts already underway, argues OMB's Danny Werfel.

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Sequestration portends ominous future for some feds

The expected budget cuts could eradicate many federal jobs, according to a 'bleak but clear-cut' analysis.

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Digital center opens, part of Obama's digital strategy

The Obama administration has launched a center intended to help foster a more mobile-friendly, customer-centric government, with a new leader at the helm.

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Reliable telework data still a challenge

Despite the recent OPM report, it's still challenging to understand much about federal telework.

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3 tips to make the most of wikis

Wikis have become an integral part of agencies' effort to share and manage information, but using them well requires some changes of habit.

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CBO predicts defense cost overruns

The DOD disputes a prediction that it will overspend its budget over the next five years, but calls for Congress to allow it more freedom to take cost-cutting measures.

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NASA beefs up telework plan

The space agency seeks to complement its Work From Anywhere program with new mobility strategy.

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DARPA names new director

Dr. Arati Prabhakar arrives most recently from Silicon Valley, but is no stranger to Washington.

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Why federal managers resist telework

That agency managers don't all embrace telework is not news, but why? Here are some answers.

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White House asks for money-saving tips

NASA lending libraries? A digital Federal Register? The Obama administration is asking for more ideas to save a little money for the government.

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Obama's accountability board lays out streamlining strategy

The board aims to keep track of the government's money by linking systems together.

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Remembering government IT giants

Columnist Alan Balutis reflects on the important contributions that the late Lynn McNulty and Mark Zelinger made to the federal IT community.

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When telework fails

Readers chime in on why telework didn't work during the recent storms.

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More feds telework, but managers still resist

First survey since Telework Act reveals key trends.

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Treasury to set up Internet Payment Platform

Department officials wants to make payment processing easier for federal employees and federal contractors.

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BRAC bleeding DOD by the billions

The 2005 round of base realignment has cost $14 billion more than planned, so far, according to the GAO.

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Congress gets pointers on shaping agency performance information

The GAO has provided a guide for members of Congress on how to develop and use performance data to create better policy.