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White House, committee spar over acquisition workforce training funds
The Obama administration and a House committee are fighting over workforce development fund.
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DISA awards $578M contract to company with history of fraud
DISA's recent contract award to Red River includes services similar those the company was once fined for failing to provide, but a key executive involved in the charges is no longer with the firm.
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The federal pay debate: To be continued
Why can't the disagreement over which sector earns the most be settled for once and for all?
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Why telework doesn't always work
Federal agencies are pushing for telework as a way to function during emergencies, but widespread power, telephone and Internet outages could undermine that vision.
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No summer break here: Agencies to receive plain-language report cards
Government agencies are being assessed on their compliance with the 2010 Plain Language Act.
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Senator questions OMB's efforts to shutter federal websites
Senator, CRS at odds on program's effectiveness.
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Did telework keep the government functioning after storms?
The recent thunderstorm that resulted in widespread power outages could serve as a reminder that telework is a valuable option for federal agencies.
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GSA offers 1,000 workers early buyouts
Second round of buyouts went to more than 1,000 workers, most of which are in the agency's headquarters.
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Air Force's Keffer and George swap jobs
Two Air Force officers will trade jobs between the Pentagon and Ft. Meade.
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IT workarounds complicate DOD and VA health center effort
The DOD and VA are having difficulty meeting IT goals in a joint healthcare facility.
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Sharing employees could ease agency cost pressure
A departing CHCO suggests ways to save money through creative workforce approaches.
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The Chenok era dawns at IBM center
Dan Chenok takes over the IBM Center for the Business of Government effective July 1.
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Bill addresses SES pay compression
Two lawmakers sponsor a bill to reform senior executive service compensation.
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Learning the lessons of open projects
Lessons learned from the successful development of the Internet could teach federal leaders how to take on particularly "wicked" problems.
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Booz Allen alum joins DOD as executive
Mary Gillam takes technology spot while Andrew Haeuptle advances in Deputy Chief Management Officer's office.
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DOD to improve tracking of late-payment penalties
GAO found that DOD has processes for monitoring and reporting on late payments, but it has serious flaws.
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HHS deputy CIO given Vanguard Award
The Government Technology Research Alliance applauded John Teeter's efforts in the areas of increasing efficiency, interoperability and information sharing within the government CIO community.
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