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Group advocates federal knowledge management program
The Federal Knowledge Management Initiative Committee wants a centralized resource created for agencies to help them develop knowledge management efforts.
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Kundra mania!
Tech journalists and bloggers have high hopes that Vivek Kundra can usher in a new technological era in the federal government.
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Kundra era signals digital shift for government
Federal CIO should tap pockets of agency innovators to overcome budget, culture barriers to broad Web 2.0 approach.
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17 words that will change acquisition
A small provision in the $787 billion stimulus law could mean big changes in government contracting.
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FCW Insider: A search for Rising Stars
FCW soon will begin taking nominations for the 2009 Rising Star awards. Meanwhile, here are a few guidelines to consider.
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Reader Forum
Federal Computer Week readers respond to recent articles about the acquisition workforce, stimulus spending and the perks of working for government.
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Asking the defense industry to give back
The defense industry could contribute to easing the nation's deficit with mild price reductions.
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Agencies get cost-estimating advice from GAO
A guide offers step-by-step recommendations for how to avoid cost overruns, missed deadlines and performance gaps.
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Get a Life: What kind of employer?
With more hiring expected to help government carry out the economic recovery, a recent survey indicates what kind of employer government might be, writes blogger Judy Welles.
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Readers react: Obama ponders contract reforms
Several readers have responded to an FCW report that the Obama administration planned to review the government's use of certain types of contracts.
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Also in the News: White House tries new approach with YouTube
The White House is testing an in-house Flash-based solution for delivering the president's weekly video messages.
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Obama names Sebelius as HHS secretary
Kansas governor would oversee health information technology as part of reforming health care.
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GAO: New mind-set would improve defense acquisition
Defense experts and officials say congressional changes alone won't correct acquisitions problems.
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FCW Insider: Nancy Potter, RIP
Potter had retired in Dec. 2007 as the General Services Administration's longest-serving employee.
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GAO: Barred contractors get millions
More than two dozen federal contractors guilty of fraud and illegal activity still managed to win millions of dollars in contracts, according to a new GAO report.
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Group recommends 'tiger teams' for acquisitions
Agencies should set up teams of experts to write clear contract requirements at the earliest stages of the acquisition process, report says.
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Get a Life: Front page challenge
The stimulus is an opportunity for federal workers to prove to the public that they have special jobs and know how to do them, writes blogger Judy Welles.
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