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SBInet stumbles on its first steps
Software integration problems have held up the first segment of the multibillion-dollar program.
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Treasury's comptroller plans system to track bank reports
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants the system to make the most of electronically capturing data for application processing, support a flexible workflow, maintain critical records, and monitor and report on corporate applications and notices.
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Military needs offensive cyber operations
Rogue nations and corporate entities have been conducting cyber operations for decades, and it's about time that the U.S. military steps up, a reader writes.
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FCW time machine: 2003 | Then…and now
What happened to a proposal to create two career tracks for officials in the Senior Executive Service?
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Feds seek the art of negotiation
Policy-makers now have data to use in addressing acquisition workforce gaps
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Sorting the personal from the public
Cleaning up personal data inadvertently posted on government sites is no easy task
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Program managers are also security managers
Federal program managers are reminded to protect data
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Jefferts’ pursuit is precision
Physicist at NIST leads a team that manages to keep the rest of us on atomic time
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Editorial: Waxman at a crossroads
Waxman now faces an important decision: Does he want to have an impact, or is he comfortable sitting outside throwing stones?
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The competition question
Procurement changes recommended by Marcia Madsen’s panel seek to open the government market and increase competition
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Bush to nominate new Air Force assistant secretary
John Gibson is deputy undersecretary of Defense for management reform.
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FDA plans standards, automation for drug submissions
As part of a five-year IT plan, the agency aims to create a modernized infrastructure to better support electronic processes.
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Software troubles delay SBInet progress
Border guards have not started using the network although lawmakers had expected it to be operational four months ago.
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Agencies standardize ways to deal with terrorist watch list concerns
By signing a memo of understanding the agencies agree to appoint a senior official to address concerns from individuals on the list.
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Rep. Thompson presses DHS for information on cyber initiative
Department officials say they are in constant contact with the House Homeland Security Committee, which Thompson heads, about cybersecurity issues.
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OMB promotes Shea
Robert Shea will be associate director for administration and government performance and takes charge of the agency's internal affairs.
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ODNI tests Justice security control application
The goal is to help agencies improve their IT security by revitalizing the C&A process to comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act.
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