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Also in the news: DOD taps IT experts at Google, UPS, others
CIO magazine reports that DISA has held meetings with numerous major companies during the last year to discuss their use of technology.
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CIO Council to deal with Web 2.0 security
The federal CIO Council will create a security committee to devise strategies to provide information assurance in a Web 2.0 environment.
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Auditors criticize DHS' financial management IT
Auditors commissioned by the Homeland Security Department find that security weaknesses in DHS' financial management IT systems could put the department's financial data at risk.
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Also in the news: DOD keeps retirees busy
The Federal Times reports that the Defense Department has found that retired military officers often make good civilian employees.
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IG: DHS has problems with top secret data
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has recommended that a DHS' official issue formal guidance for the department’s intelligence activities.
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Pay for performance helps agencies win new talent
Pay for performance needed to recruit and retain talent in next-generation federal workforce, say senior officials.
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Senate panel set to vote on Williams this week
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider Jim Williams’ nomination to head GSA.
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Poised to lead GSA, Williams answers Congress
GSA administrator nominee Jim Williams shared his views on energy efficiency and more with a Senate committee.
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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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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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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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