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Web 2.0 panel: Don't get stuck thinking about 'machinery'

Our panel of Web 2.0 experts discuss readers' concerns and questions about social-networking technology for federal agencies.

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Law gives new access, protection to VoIP

President Bush signs a bill that seeks to ensure 911 service is available during emergencies by giving calls made over voice over Internet protocol more access and protections.

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GAO: State's passport strategy needs work

The Government Accountability Office said in a report released today that a more inclusive and long-term approach will help the State Department meet an expected increase in demand for passport documents.

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Democrats ask DHS to halt work on network

Two senior Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee have asked the Homeland Security Department to stop work on DHS' second attempt to build a national information-sharing network to send alerts on terrorism.

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FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the July 28, 2008, issue and related items.

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GAO: Agencies should better use results data

Agency executives use performance information as a basis to reward employees, but fail to use that type of information when making important decision, a Government Accountability Office official says.

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The Lectern: The paradox of team problem-solving

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Pointers: Recommended Reading

Find out what FCW is pointing to this week on the Web.

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Web 2.0 panel weighs in on risks

FCW assembles a team of experts to address readers’ concerns.

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Obama, McCain: The same coin?

Shared priorities, unavoidable realities bring candidates together on some issues.

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Editorial: Presidential transformers

We hope the next president will choose Internet-savvy advisers who share our optimism about using technology in government.

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Clarifications sought on data mining

Several experts contended today that clarification is needed regarding the rules and definitions for government data mining.

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Kelman: The impact of pay disparities

A new book, ‘The Warping of Government Work,’ explains thefederal pay gap and whom it benefits.

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DHS seen needing strategic plan

The Homeland Security Department's Office of International Affairs needs an international strategic plan to improve its management of employees in other countries, the department's inspector general recommends.

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Paul Light scores the Bush reform agenda

Administration performance may not get a passing grade.

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Paul Light’s government score card

Federal Computer Week talks with government scholar Paul Light about IT, the workforce and Alexander Hamilton.

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OMB, FSIO publish financial standards

Common systems and processes among agencies promise to improve federal financial management, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

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VA teams with jobs Web site

The Veterans Affairs Department is working with a division of Monster Worldwide to help disabled veterans find jobs.

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CIO Council looks to IPv6's future

A council working group wants to discuss the next steps with industry.

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Also in the news: An Army blogger silenced

The Washington Post reports on a soldier-blogger in Iraq who ran afoul of his commanders.