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Claims backlog, vets' transition top issues for next VA chief
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee praised outgoing VA Secretary James Nicholson for his response to data breaches.
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ISE to focus on common IT security framework for intell
In a report to Congress outlining its goals for 2008, the Information Sharing Environment lists 2007 successes including developing an information assurance model and framework.
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EDS to run data center for DHS
The department has awarded the company an $800 million contract to manage the second of its two major data centers.
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Decision on Navy pay system expected next week
A briefing is set for Sept. 25, but most Navy officials would prefer to use the Marine Corps' system rather than DIMHRS, at least at first.
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Letter: Giuliani doesn't understand federal workforce
Rudy Giuliani hasn't seen the government workforce to know exactly how it works, says one reader.
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Wireless forum hires consulting CEO
The Software Defined Radio Forum, a nonprofit international industry association for reconfigurable wireless technology, has retained industry veteran Lee Pucker on a two-year contract to provide chief executive officer services in a new consulting position reporting to the forum’s board of directors.
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PSC names new executive director
David Moses has joined the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) as executive director.
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DIA issues RFP for intell analysis support
The five-year contract with a ceiling of $1 billion would give the Defense Intelligence Agency analysis assistance in 29 areas.
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Why training programs often fail
In most contracts, integrators are measured on the efficiency of the training process, rather than on the increased competency of end users.
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Real ID regulations moving slowly, two governors say
State executives also oppose using DHS grant money for the driver's license program.
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VA to move financial-services center to e-invoices
The department awarded a contract to two companies to help with the system, which should enhance security and reduce errors.
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Hacking into e-health records is too easy, group says
Report calls on health IT software vendors to assess vulnerabilities and work with customers on security measures.
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HSPD-12 checks prompt lawsuit
Workers at NASA lab reject HSPD-12 background checks as too intrusive.
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Kelman: Washington’s fear industry
The rest of the country focuses on creating a positive workplace to motivate workers
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Voting under a cloud of suspicion
Decertification of touch-screen voting machines in California challenges public confidence in e-voting
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Strength in numbers
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USDA outsources its finances
The Agriculture Department could smooth the path for other large agencies to outsource their financial operations with its decision to award Accenture a $102.6 million financial management services contract
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