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USAJobs links up with major search engines

Information about federal job openings is available through Internet search engines as a result of new Office of Personnel Management initiative.

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GSA issues laptops to kick off teleworking plan

Concerns about employees using unsecured personal computers to access agency networks led to the step, GSA's CIO said.

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IG to DHS: Spend more wisely

In a semiannual report to Congress, the IG said the department could have done a better job of spending $26 million.

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Letter: Higher-level politics impede COTRs

A director hindered the efforts of one contracting officer's technical representative.

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OMB gives agencies method to measure EA value

New practice guide will help architects show how enterprise architecture can help programs meet missions needs.

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DISA acquisition executive retires

Diann McCoy will finish her government career Jan. 3, 2008.

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Group to GSA: Be a 'trusted adviser,' 'thought leader'

A Northern Virginia Technology Council’s working group told officials to win back customer confidence by speeding processes and using cutting-edge technology.

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DHS' data mining sparks more controversy

Although the department ended one program, it is still conducting visual analytics research through another.

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As lawmakers wrangle over funding, Army prepares for worst

The service's operations and maintenance money will run out toward the end of February 2008 if lawmakers and Bush can't reach an agreement.

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Letter: Who should oversee DHS' exit system?

A separate federal authority that reports to the department should take on the task, not organizations related to customs and immigration.

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Letter: OFPP's training plan is 'excellent'

Quality professional training is imperative.

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Securing info systems could cost $28 billion, budget office says

FISMA requirements would consume $27.9 billion of the $29 billion that the E-Government Reauthorization Act would cost the government between 2008 and 2012.

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The Lectern: How not to attract contracting talent

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Get a Life!:Tips for job hunting

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GAO praises TSA for its handling of sensitive info

The agency has met congressional mandates regarding the handling of sensitive security information.

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OFPP: Better training gets results

Denett’s latest memo seeks to create more professional acquisition training

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Report paints bleak picture of FDA IT, resources, science

Funding shortages are putting the country’s food supply and the regulatory systems that oversee the drug and device supplies at risk, a panel concludes.

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GSA's Harrison to retire

Von Harrison, Information Technology Infrastructure Line of business program manager, will leave her position Jan. 3, 2008.

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GPO names new sales unit director

William Kurtz will oversee the Publications and Information Sales unit.

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More on DOD as a social networker

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