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Obama issues pay freeze order
President Barack Obama issued an executive order late Dec. 22 to carry out the two-year federal employee pay freeze that was signed into law that day.
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The VA's CIO wants IT budget restoration
Veterans Affairs Department CIO Roger Baker said his department saved $250 million through management discipline of IT projects in fiscal 2010.
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The year in cartoons: Security certifications, insourcing and light bulb procurements
FCW cartoonist John Klossner selects his favorite editorial cartoons from 2010.
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Senate approves fed employee pay freeze
The Senate has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4 that includes a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
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GSA's acquisition center reorganizing for new year
Among other changes, Ed O’Hare, assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services, is retiring January 15 and will be replaced by Mary Davie.
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GSA claims savings from video wall
The General Services Administration expects to save 14,000 kilowatt-hours per year with its new low-power video wall installation in the San Francisco federal building.
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HHS doesn't have plan for IT pandemic surveillance, GAO says
A 2006 law requires the Health and Human Services Department to produce a strategic plan for monitoring public health electronically in near-real time, but the department hasn't done so, according to GAO.
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DOE freezes contractor employees' pay
The Energy Department will implement a two-year freeze on salary increases and bonuses for department contractors who manage day-to-day operations at certain agency sites, including national laboratories.
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Government's new IT career path is critical, sources say
The Obama administration is proposing the creation of a specialized career path for IT program managers who will lead projects from start to finish.
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NORAD follows Santa's trip with new apps
For the 55th year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues its tradition of tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way through the world delivering gifts. This year NORAD taps Twitter, Facebook, Google Maps and mobile technology as its little helpers.
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Spending bill withdrawn
Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev) abandons omnibus budget bill, which included pay freeze for civilian feds; promises to work with Republicans on short-term compromise.
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Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press
The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.
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DOD starts IT personnel exchange
The Defense Department will start a pilot program to allow federal IT employees to get a temporary glimpse of private sector work.
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CIO's changing role to bring new power
Within the next six months, the Obama administration is aiming to redefine the role of agency CIOs by shifting their responsibility from policy-making to portfolio management.
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Senate weighs federal employee pay freeze
Following House approval last week, the Senate is considering a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
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Senate passes bill giving boost to Federal Acquisition Institute
Upgrading the institute and making sure it has enough money will ultimately lead to more effective oversight of government contracting, the measure's backers say.
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How to make telework work
The Telework Exchange recommends steps agencies should take to implement the Telework Enhancement Act signed by President Barack Obama last week.
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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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