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Appeals court stops some NASA HSPD-12 background checks

In granting the injunction, the appeals court agreed that the case raises serious privacy concerns.

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IG: DOD wasted money by placing orders with GSA

The department turned to GSA for help in placing orders under an Air Force contract, but the IG said officials should have sought assistance from DOD procurement officers.

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Navy looks beyond NMCI

On Oct. 1, 2010, the Navy will begin transitioning to the Next Generation Enterprise Networks.

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FAA outsourcing raises concern

Plan for greater reliance on contractors is a challenge for the National Airspace System

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DOD: Congress must fix NSPS

Collective bargaining elements of NSPS remain an obstacle to full deployment

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Navy to use DIMHRS

The Defense Department's soon-to-be implemented pay and personnel system is the Business Transformation Agency's highest priority.

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IRS pushes ahead with modernization despite funding limits

Although a continuing resolution is set to expire Nov. 16, an IRS official said Congress likely will extend it and the agency can't wait to move forward.

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Bush releases national strategy for sharing intelligence

The National Strategy for Information Sharing defines the roles of the fusion centers through which state, local and federal agencies share threat data.

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OFPP redefines acquisition workforce -- again

The office will issue a memo on certification requirements for contracting officers' technical representatives.

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GAO: Infrastructure plans lack cybersecurity strategy

Of the 17 sectors, IT and communications had the strongest plans, said GAO's David Powner, and the agriculture, food and commercial sectors had the weakest.

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Navy's IT strategic plan has net-centric look

The strategy for fiscal 2008 and 2009 also places a heavy focus on IT security.

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Enterprise 2.0 and you

A view of the future of mass collaboration in government and business from the man who coined the term

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Bush nominates former governor as USDA secretary

If the Senate confirms him, Ed Schafer would replace Mike Johanns, who left the department in September.

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The 'just do it' program manager

Good program managers, like good politicians, make promises and then deliver

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Letter: Many agencies rely too much on contractors

When all of the middle grades are being contracted out, where are the people coming from to take the decision-making positions?

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TWIC enrollment begins, but biometrics lag behind

House lawmakers question whether splitting the program into phases will cause more delays.

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Customers give Florida purchasing system high marks

MyFloridaMarketPlace scored an overall customer satisfaction rating of 91 percent, and it has saved the state $71 million.

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Public printer names chief of staff

Maria Lefevre has been promoted from deputy chief of staff.

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Court grants injunction on HSPD-12 background checks for NASA plaintiffs

An appeals court has stopped 28 NASA scientists from having to submit to full background checks.

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Letter: Overburdening program managers puts security at risk

Information security is a full-time job, not another responsibility for overloaded program managers to assume, writes one reader.