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GSA extends deadline for TIC proposals

Vendors on the GSA Networx contract have several more weeks to submit proposals for the services they can offer under the Trusted Internet Connections initiative.

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Energy IG finds flaws in DOE IT security

The weaknesses affect systems that store classified national security information, an audit has found.

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New OPM rule will let agencies refine areas for job cuts

The Office of Personnel Management states rule change will settle inconsistencies in existing reduction in force regulations as agencies move some employees to other pay systems.

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Contractors play big Iraq role

Congressional Budget Office report shows that reduction in military in Iraq leads to increased dependency on contractors.

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Tracking a cyberattack

During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.

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Air Force reconsiders cyber unit

Air Force officials are interested in creating a Cyber Command because cyberspace and space-based capabilities allow the military to conduct global operations.

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Bill would kill rule on women-owned business

A controversial proposal from the Small Business Administration has upset members of Congress because of its limited scope.

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2008 Rising Star award program judges

Ten judges from government and industry backgrounds rendered an invaluable service in selecting our winners.

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Rising Star: Michelle Walker

Walker worked on an analysis that provided a framework for future business process improvements.

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Rising Star: Richard von Bostel

Von Bostel, the Justice Department’s chief enterprise architect, has proven his ability to work effectively with many officials.

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Rising Star: Kimberly Lyimo

Lyimo, chief of portfolio-related services at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, started assessing ATF’s unfunded, mission-critical information technology portfolio.

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Rising Star: David Lee

Lee's consolidated, online training program for 425 IT support workers.

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Rising Star: Jonathan Alboum

Alboum, CIO at Agriculture Department’s Food and Nutrition Service, led the creation of the project management office.

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Rising Star: Tricia Reed: Passion compensates for lack of authority

Reed took on the task of opening up GSA schedules to emergency responders.

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Rising Stars: The class of 2008

The Rising Stars are remarkable people who don't get enough recognition.

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Buzz of the Week: A cyberwar paradox

There was an odd juxtaposition last week between the Russian/Georgian conflict and the Defense Department’s cyber warfare efforts.

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Old-school recordkeeping meets the Digital Age

Authorities offer different prescriptions for managing electronic files.

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Agencies struggle with pay for performance

Many believe in rewarding results, but the details on how it can work prove devilish.

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Editorial: Youthful thinking

The next administration has a unique opportunity to change the way government does business and is managed.

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Audit hits companies on set-aside funds

Two Alaska Native Corporations failed to tell the Small Business Administration about paying non-native managers more than $23 million in set-aside funds, an audit finds.