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Tips to be a more productive teleworker
As the number of federal employees who telework increases, here are some tips to follow to increase productivity when working remotely.
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National Jukebox launches at Library of Congress
Library of Congress is offering free streaming of vintage recordings.
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What makes a great schoolteacher?
Steve Kelman learns that what makes a teacher great might not be what you think.
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Panel could cut defense budget further
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed spending caps for its 12 subcommittees to trim billions of dollars from the fiscal 2012 budget.
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Union urges curbs to contractor salaries
Amid proposals to cut federal salaries and freeze hiring, a union suggests Congress put limits on contractor pay.
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Deputy CTO promotes innovation paths that can be replicated
U.S. Deputy CTO Chris Vein joined the White House in March to advance agencies using innovative technologies and processes.
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Veteran takes it to VA -- from the inside
The Veterans Affairs Department has hired veteran and blogger Alex Horton -- one of its most vocal critics -- to critique the agency from the inside.
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Defense bill would include cyber warfare designations
The 2012 Defense Authorization Bill would include cyber warfare rules.
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GSA hires heavy hitter for innovative technologies post
The General Services Administration has hired a power player to lead its Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies.
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Does your agency treat you like a Twinkie?
Some agencies seem to think that IT savvy doesn't need constant updating. Are they right?
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New website will track federal agencies' performance
A senior administration official told Senators at a hearing May 10 that the government will launch an early version of a new website, Performance.gov, in the next few weeks to publicly track the performance of federal agency programs.
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The best of the federal blogosphere
The 5 people you meet in CIO heaven; FCC takes a new stab at open government; What I want on Earth Day; Earth Team skills on display.
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House bill would stop most federal hiring
The Federal Hiring Freeze Act is introduced by Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.).
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VA CIO describes cloud, Blue Button and EHR programs
A Veterans Affairs Department official outlined some of the department's major IT programs at an industry event.
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OPM builds how-to site for hiring managers
A new website will give the federal government one-stop access to recruitment resources such as multimedia learning tools and interactive forums with experts.
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AT&T offers telework solutions for federal agencies
AT&T is offering technologies for federal teleworkers.
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Rosetta Stone for corporate IDs would simplify accountability
ORGPedia aims to ease the exchange of data between existing systems used to track political contributions.
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How online games could make government more accessible
Some communications experts say that Web-based games could help more people get a better grasp on the workings of government.
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Osama bin Laden and Public Service Recognition Week
Unfortunately, many people do not realize that government employees are responsible for tracking down bin Laden, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
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