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The Lectern: Creative recruiting

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Get a Life!: Pillow talk

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Justice Department files charges in espionage cases

The two cases involve the alleged passing of government and trade secrets to the Chinese government.

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FAA faces management, technical, funding challenges

The taxing and spending authority for a crucial trust fund will expire soon.

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DHS' annual privacy report later than expected, again

Document chronicles the work of the department's privacy office

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Letter: An opportunity to consolidate clearances

A reader says the need to integrate the suitability and security clearance processes has not been addressed before, but the effort could save money.

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Letter: It’s cheaper to mail my tax return

A reader takes issue with IRS’ e-filing fees.

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Letter: A question of manipulation

A reader responds to a story about large firms taking contract dollars intended for small companies.

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EU may require biometrics for entry

Visitors would have to submit biometric and personal information in a proposed European Passenger Name record, before being allowed entry into European Union countries, media reports state.

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Audit finds shortcomings in DOD's workforce plan

DOD's plan for its civilian workforce fails to include statutory reporting requirements, the Government Accountability Office says.

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GAO to DHS: Monitor use of special acquisition authority

The department has used the authority to buy $450 million worth of goods and services since 2004, a new report states.

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Marin joins Podesta Group

David Marin, Rep. Tom Davis' right-hand man, is joining the company as a principal.

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Panel gets opposing views on DOD's business transformation plans

DOD official says programs on track; comptroller general points out problems.

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Oversight board: IRS can reach e-filing goal of 80 percent by 2012

About 58 percent of taxpayers filed electronically in 2007, board also reports.

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OPM names new modernization chief

Reginald Brown, former director of transformation planning and performance at DOD's Business Transformation Agency, will lead OPM's modernization and HR LOB operations.

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Security could consume 10 percent of IT budget

The percentage particular agencies spend on IT security in fiscal 2009 would vary based on the nature of their projects.

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Unions oppose bill with patent law changes

Fourteen labor organizations say legislation would undermine intellectual-property rights.

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OPM’s automated retirement system could take a hit

As the Bush administration proposes budget cuts for OPM's Retirement Systems Modernization project, GAO is raising concerns about the system’s readiness.

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Letter: The reality of the clearance backlog

People need to understand the impact that the security clearance backlog is having on individual lives, writes one reader.

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Audit criticizes DOD’s IT contingency plans

Inspector general's office warns that the apparent lack of a comprehensive IT systems contingency planning policy at DOD could hinder warfighting operations.