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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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OMB director starts blog

Orszag deals with the economy, deficit and the fiscal 2010 budget.

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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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Devaney to oversee recovery funds

The Interior Department inspector general, who uncovered the department’s dealings with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, will monitor economic stimulus outlays for waste and abuse.

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Agencies seek 'shovel-ready' stimulus projects

Federal, state and local agencies and contractors are scrambling to assemble lists of projects for which economic stimulus funding can begin to flow immediately.

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Drapeau: The rise of the goverati

People who are members of the goverati aim to apply emerging social technologies to create a more transparent, participatory and collaborative government.

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Stimulus law provision could raise prices

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The perks of working for government: Readers respond

A recent blog post by Judy Welles ("Get a Life!") prompted readers to think about why they work for government.

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Kobza: The place for public comments

Government needs both old and new modes of communication to truly tap the wisdom of the crowd.

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Officials: Managers should collaborate with accountability

Teams responsible for programs must keep other team members in check and not be afraid to call out other members, they say.

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Assessing the eGov legacy: Reader feedback

In response to a column about Bush's IT legacy, a reader argues that the eGov initiatives were not a great success.

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FCW Insider: Tips on keeping public comments civil (Part 1)

A "eParticipation" expert offers his advice on how to keep the public engaged, civil and on point when soliciting their feedback online.