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Lawmaker to DHS: Step it up with fusion centers
Rep. Jane Harman told state, local and federal homeland security officials that DHS was at risk for losing her support for funding if it didn't improve information sharing.
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Agencies find keys to FISMA
Best practices include risk management and automated security awareness tips.
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Editorial: Seeking the bright lights
Nominations are now open for the 2008 Rising Star awards, which recognize the work done by younger people in government and industry.
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Some participants protest new Thrift Savings Plan policy
The proposed regulation would limit interfund trades by TSP participants to two per month.
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26,000 move to RetireEZ
Federal employees who are ready to retire will no longer wait months for their first pension payment or wonder if their personnel file is complete and accurate.
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IG enters search for acquisition employees
Severe shortages in the labor market have led the DOD IG to look for an acquisition talent coordinator.
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Registered Traveler takes off at Washington airports
Dulles International and Reagan National airports have opened lanes operated by Clear, program of Verified Identity Pass.
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3 agencies tout PMA's value
OMB's Johnson says score cards improved agencies' effectiveness in the past 7 years.
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Sprehe: The president's legacy
The White House has repeatedly tolerated inadequate systems for keeping e-mail records.
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Web extra: Bartock, Bird, Heitkamp: The value of collaboration
This team of experts views IT challenges in three dimensions.
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Web extra: Tapscott: Governance by participation
Think-tank founder envisions a technology-enabled democracy.
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Powner: A model of constructive oversight
This GAO official believes no one benefits from a 'gotcha' audit.
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Mintz: Turning conflict into consensus
A CIO exercises the fine art of politics to gain support for a key initiative.
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Schmidt: E-government expertise on tap
Google's CEO is always ready to share his insights with federal officials.
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Croom: Acquisition done better, faster, cheaper
The general shows others the way to transform a broken acquisition process.
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2008 Federal 100: Doers with vision
This year's Fed 100 winners are not only leaders but also doers. They are people who have refined strategic outlooks, but they are also adept tacticians.
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Telecommunications Industry Association adds board members
Graybar's Michael Dumas and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave's Fred McDuffee have joined the board of directors.
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