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Unions expect to negotiate new rules
Labor union official cited problems that include performance payouts and job reassignments.
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GAO: DHS should merge network monitors
The Government Accountability Office said the Homeland Security Department has not moved quickly enough to combine the two offices that monitor and secure DHS' networks and data, increasing the risk of disruptions. DHS disagreed.
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Satellite surveillance program dogged in approps bills
Privacy advocates who worry the program could be used to spy on Americans seek more details.
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Smart policies protect agencies
Good training teaches employees to spot, and not take, the bait from phishing scammers.
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Senate nixes emergency census funding
The Senate has eliminated $210 million in emergency supplemental funding that Commerce Department officials say they need to offset the 2010 census’ rising costs.
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GSA's Bibb to work with new firm
After retiring September 1, Acting GSA Administrator David Bibb will enter the real estate industry at a company now being established.
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Letter: Best price not on GSA Schedule
A reader says a more simple way than using the GSA Schedule to make purchases would be best for all parties involved.
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Letter: Beware of workforce layoffs and hires
A readers says the employee who has been working at DOD for 20 years or more may not have "seniority retention privileges."
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Letter: Commercial terms among vendors and government should match
A reader writes, "In my purchases, [General Services Administration] Schedule prices are always just a starting point for negotiations."
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Letter: GSA's Jim Williams major career contributions not highlighted
A reader says Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Jim Williams implemented the merger of the Federal Technology Service and the Federal Supply Service among other great accomplishments.
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Navy takes EA concept to heart
With 2 initiatives, the Navy expects to score gains in program efficiency and effectiveness.
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Outlook good for lines of biz
Successful lines of business will weather the coming change in the White House, forecasters predict.
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Intell leaders heed pay concerns
Leaders of the intelligence community make a point of getting employee input on pay-for-performance plans.
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Committees approve more money for cybersecurity
Bills approved by the House and Senate Appropriations committees would provide more funding for cybersecurity programs than the Bush administration requested.
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SSA lists thousands of live persons as dead
By mistakenly adding more than 20,000 living people to its public Death Master File, the Social Security Administration released their names, Social Security numbers and other personal information, SSA's IG finds.
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New law opens some GSA contracts to state, local agencies
The legislation signed today allows state and local governments to use the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule contracts to buy security-related items.
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Commerce official nominated to head SBA
Commerce Department official Santanu Baruah has been nominated by the White House to head the Small Business Administration.
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Buzz of the Week: GSA’s Williams: Kudos and questions
The timing of the Jim Williams' nomination raises question that muddle an otherwise positive turn of events.
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Treasury said to need better controls for report
Major weaknesses hurt the Treasury Department's processes used to prepare the annual governmentwide consolidated financial statement, the Government Accountability Office finds.
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