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Letter: Bosses don’t like ‘bad news’
One reader says he’s hesitant to trust political appointees’ reports to OPM about the success of NSPS.
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DOD adjusts to new pay rules
The federal government's effort to move to a pay-for-performance model is still a work in progress.
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A void in the community
Rep. Davis’ decision not to run again strikes a blow to House’s acquisition and IT chops.
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Exodus depletes USDA CIO's office
3 high-level executives leave in a short time amid claims of a hostile environment.
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Border security, immigration would get budget boost in '09
But the Bush administration proposes cutting funding of some state and local grants, a move Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) opposes.
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White House not telling what programs will be cut
President Bush announced last week that 151 programs would be reduced or cut, but administration officials say the list will not be public for another week.
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Letter: Ferriss’ ideas ring true
A reader who started a company to provide support to busy professionals finds much to agree with in Judy Welles’ review of “The 4-Hour Work Week.”
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Letter: NSPS is a betrayal of government employees
One reader says NSPS is nothing more than an attempt to “diminish wages, steal retirements, hoodwink faithful employees and steal from civil service employees.”
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IG to investigate traffic data program, contract
Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Anthony Weiner requested the audit of the Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration Program.
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GAO raises red flags on retirement systems modernization
Initial tests of a major software component have identified numerous problems that may not be easily fixed in time to meet OPM’s deadline.
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Ex-Navy captain appointed to DHS
Kevin Reardon has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary of homeland security for infrastructure protection.
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Rep. Thompson condemns DHS decision to promote Charbo
In a letter to Secretary Chertoff, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee questions Charbo's qualifications.
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OPM offers cultural training online
A new course on GoLearn.gov focuses on American Indian tribes, including their governments and historical facts.
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OMB officials say Congress more accepting of e-gov
The legislative requirements mean lawmakers better understand the importance and affect of the governmentwide projects.
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Web extra: How 311 works
Who do people call if they have a city tax question? In a growing number of cities, they call a 311 call center.
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GSA officials trade places
FAS' Mike Sade and ITS' Steve Kempf will temporarily swap roles to get a look at the agency from another perspective.
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Lawmakers' concerns halt HR LOB
Omnibus bill requires OMB to assess how consolidation initiative will affect workers.
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