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DHS creates exec-level liaison to law enforcement agencies
The assistant secretary will help DHS coordinate work with state and local agencies on major programs.
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Interior advisory group to aid geospatial initiatives
The group will report to the head of the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which is working to improve data sharing across the public and private sectors.
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SSA must cut disability backlog to brace for boomer flood
Comptroller General David Walker says the current backlog will only get worse if the agency does not get more money and people to address the problem.
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Letter: Has DOD defined what is considered inherently governmental?
In response to the story, DOD sets limits for lead systems integrators, on reader asks: Has [the Defense Department] defined what is considered inherently governmental? I have heard many things that are but have never seen it in writing what is.Anonymous…
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Resolution Health taps new VP
Susheel Jain will oversee corporate and product strategy at the health care company.
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ITAA names new chairman
The association's Board of Directors also named two new members for the 2008 and 2009 year.
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White House discloses details of e-mail backup system
The groups that are suing the Bush administration for allegedly deleting millions of messages say the backup tapes are incomplete.
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GSA awards contracts for wireless expense management
Three vendors will help agencies pool their purchase of cellular phones, Blackberrys and related products and services.
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Labor seeks financial management system provider
The department is open to contracting with a shared-service provider in either the public or private sector.
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OMB names Paul as chief architect
Kshemendra Paul has been the acting architect since October and now is permanent.
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Agencies not yet sold on software as a service
Security and funding concerns biggest roadblocks to moving to new model, officials say.
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Study finds lawmakers' offices come up short online
Many congressional Web sites remain lackluster, even as visitors are looking for more, according to the Congressional Management Foundation.
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GSA, DHS issue RFI for Trusted Internet Connections
The request was issued only to the five Networx contract vendors.
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GPO names new acquisition chief
Herbert H. Jackson Jr., GPO's new chief acquisition officer, was the acting chief acquisition officer since last fall.
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Letter: Are HSPD-12 objections about privacy or secrecy?
A reader argues that incident commanders need to know that their employees are trustworthy, especially during crises.
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Letter: What’s the problem with HSPD-12 checks?
A reader who has worked for defense agencies for more than 17 years wonders what all the fuss is about.
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GSA adds IBM to line of business schedule
The human resources line of business initiative is on hold until OMB submits a report to Congress.
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Sheppard Mullin adds veteran contracts attorney
The addition of W. Bruce Shirk strengthens Sheppard Mullin Ricter and Hampton's Government Contracts group.
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ConnellyWorks picks new COO
Margo Dunn becomes chief operating officer after working on major ConnellyWorks accounts and directing the company's graphic design portfolio.
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