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Buzz Factor

These were the most-read stories on FCW.com during the past two weeks.

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New in town: Teri Takai has arrived

Teri Takai, the new DOD CIO, has begun speaking at public events.

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Facebook tracks chatter on Obama, Tea Party at State of the Union

Facebook released internal data today showing usage trends during President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.

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Use digital tools for better e-rulemaking, former official advises

Responding to the president's call for streamlining federal regulation, former White House CTO Beth Noveck today urged agencies to take immediate steps.

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Snow-day telework rules loosen up

The Office of Personnel Management announced a new "unscheduled" telework policy for federal workers who are unable to commute to work due to severe weather or other emergencies.

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How the federal government is missing the bus with its telework strategy

FCW cartoonist John Klossner is puzzled by the federal government's haphazard telework strategy.

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Lessons from the federal blogosphere

As agencies move to the next level of blogging, questions about archiving and public engagement can't be ignored.

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Commission's work informs president's cost-cutting plans

President Barack Obama highlighted the across-the-board spending cuts recommended by the fiscal commission in his State of the Union address, although he said he didn’t agree with all of the commission’s proposals.

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Thousands signing up for Telework Week

The Telework Exchange is reporting that with 5,480 pledges to participate already made, the total amount saved by those taking part in next month’s Telework Week event will be approximately $340,000.

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Feds to Congress: Don't tread on us!

Reader comments on recent FCW.com stories suggest that federal workers are beginning to feel like all-too-convenient scapegoats.

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From fed to private sector: How to make the move

For feds considering a switch to industry, it pays to listen to the pros.

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GAO releases performance self-evaluation

The Government Accountability Office, Congress’ evaluation and investigative arm, has released a report that found some flaws in its own performance.

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Massachusetts legislators blocked from office Twitter use

Lawmakers and their staffs at the state capitol in Massachusetts are being blocked from using Twitter in their offices, according to a news report.

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Federal agencies ranked from feeble to gifted in digital competence

Researchers analyzed federal websites and found some exceptional, some awful and many in-between. A new study explains what makes the difference.

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House Republican wants cuts to advisory committees

Rep. Jason Chaffetz plans to introduce legislation to cut back on the number of federal advisory committees.

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Agencies can conduct background checks on contract employees, court rules

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the federal government is authorized to perform background checks of people who work under government contracts.

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Army CIO nominee finally becomes clear

White House nomination is the next step in the confirmation process.

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Federal furloughs: Would you check e-mail? Would you have a choice?

Some feds say is not realistic to expect them to lose ten working days out of the year.

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A government that's open about a closed process

John Klossner ponders the effectiveness of the Open Government Initiative.

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New bill seeks federal workforce cuts, other spending reductions

Their bill would cut spending and reduce the size of the federal workforce by 15 percent.