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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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