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GovLoop readers discuss the pains, perils of advocating for change

GovLoop's Andrew Krzmarzick reports on a recent online discussion about the pains and perils of advocating for change.

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Scientists at work under the volcano

The eruption of a volcano on Iceland has given NOAA scientists a chance to test an advanced computer model for predicting volcanic ash dispersion.

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Blog brief: Air marshals, gripes about the mail, and distracted driving

A roundup from the best of recent federal blog posts, plus a profile of GSA exec and blogger Edward O’Hare.

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We're from the private sector, and we're here to help

Obama's newly formed President's Management Advisory Board will offer tips to agencies to help them improve productivity, technology and customer service.

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Recommended reading: Bestsellers in government technology

Here are Amazon.com's most popular titles in the government subcategory of the Computers and Internet section's Business and Culture category, as of April 20.

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Politicians jockey for cybersecurity positioning

Security experts worry that complex questions about cyber defense and cyberattacks could be embroiled in political gamesmanship, writes Ben Bain.

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OFPP chief gets the message: Time to rebuild the acquisition workforce

OFPP Administrator Daniel Gordon spoke recently with Senior Editor Matthew Weigelt about his strategies for building a skilled, motivated acquisition workforce.

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Cyber Command's congressional commotion

Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander's confirmation hearing highlighted the murky nature of cyber operations, writes John Monroe.

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Google puts censorship on the map

The Internet giant steps up pressure on the U.S. and other countries that ask to have content removed from its sites, writes John Monroe.

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4 Facebook lessons from DOD

Agencies need to learn some rules of the road before jumping into social media, writes communications consultant Fred Wellman.

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SBA leader vows to crack down on small-business fraud

SBA plans to become more aggressive in suspending and debarring companies from receiving federal contracts, the agency's administrator tells a House committee.

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VA suspends spending on 188 IT projects

The Veterans Affairs Department has extended its program management system to all 280 IT projects and suspended spending on two-thirds of them.

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Justice Department plans to expand cops' access to data

The Justice Department plans a nationwide federated identity management program for law enforcement data systems.

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Obama forms private-sector board to improve agency operations

A new advisory board will give Obama advice on improving agency operations, particularly in customer service, IT and productivity

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GSA chief of staff job is no longer open

The General Services Administration has picked its next chief of staff from within its ranks.

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Winners and losers under the NHIN Direct project

The Health and Human Services Department's NHIN Direct may cost state health information exchanges a way to make money.

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New board will advise on improving government operations

President Obama has established an advisory board to help his administration find the best ways to improve government operations.

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Applying for federal jobs may get easier

Federal hiring reform seeks to make the government job application process easier for candidates, OPM director says.

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IRMCO opens with telework talk

The General Services Administration's IRMCO conference, underway on Maryland's Eastern Shore, features an array of topics and speakers.

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HHS emphasizes dashboards, new datasets in transparency plan

The Health and Human Services Department is launching two new performance management dashboards and releasing new Medicare patient data as part of its transparency effort.