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OPM wants more teleworking
Teleworking by federal employees could increase by 50 percent under goals set by OPM, a new strategic plan released by the agency shows.
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U.S. Access Board updating Section 508 disability regulations
The U.S. Access Board has issued its long-awaited proposed rulemaking for accessibility for computers, Web sites, cell phones and other telecom and IT products and devices.
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FBI promises IT modernization slowdown is a smart move
The FBI has put the brakes on key aspects of its massive computer overhaul project, at a cost of up to $30 million in overruns, to deal with design changes and technical problems.
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Gordon: Management demands tag along with rebuilding a workforce
Federal workforce managers have a delicate job of tending to their employees
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Web-based network created for health IT CIOs
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has set up a national online network to smooth collaborations between state health IT CIOs.
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How to scare away federal IT job seekers
FEMA and other agencies are trying new approaches to attracting IT talent, some with more success than others.
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Apple backs up iPad's battery -- for a price
Apple has a program to give users refurbished iPads when the batteries fail.
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With all-in-one PCs, one size doesn't fit all
The GCN Lab reviews five desktop systems where everything is bundled together -- for better or worse.
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National broadband plan promotes health IT, telemedicine
The Federal Communication Commission's National Broadband Plan includes health information technology and telemedicine.
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HHS awards $162M for health data exchanges
The Health and Human Services Department has announced the final group of states that will get economic stimulus law money for statewide health information exchanges.
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White House press team is all a-Twitter
Forget press releases. The Obama administration is getting its message out at a rate of 140 characters at a time.
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Senate bill would cap number of executive branch appointees
Sens. Russ Feingold and John McCain reintroduce legislation they say would cut spending and shrink bureaucracy by reducing the number of executive branch appointees.
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A new way to think about favoritism in the workplace
Cartoonist John Klossner suggests that everyone just admit that favoritism exists -- and to acknowledge that not all favoritism is bad.
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How to waste time and talent through acquisition training
Readers respond to blogger Steve Kelman's suggestion that the federal government take a hard look at the content of its acquisition training programs.
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Panel says DOD needs 'significant improvement' in managing the acquisition process
DOD's antiquated acquisition system and policies present major problems in fulfilling mission needs and contribute to government cost overruns.
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VA to save $37M through cutbacks in replacement scheduling program
The Veterans Affairs Department expects to generate $37 million in savings by cancelling portions of its Replacement Schedulinig Application Development program.
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White House memo: Public contests can drive innovation
The Obama administration plans to provide agencies with a Web platform for conducting public challenges.
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