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GAO hires outside counsel in union case
The Government Accountability Office has hired a Washington law firm to assist with legal proceedings related to GAO analysts' efforts to unionize.
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FEC maps show you the campaign money
The Federal Election Commission has developed an online mapping application that will make it easier for the public to track where — literally — presidential candidates are getting their money.
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Sen. Grassley wants answers about GSA, Sun deal
He has asked GSA's IG to determine how much money the government saved or lost.
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USDA CIO Combs to leave
He has been chief information officer at the department since he replaced Scott Charbo in 2005.
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DOD to define IT role in stability operations
A central theme of the new policy will be defining the ground rules for sharing unclassified information among the U.S. military and foreign governments.
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DOD limits GovWorks buys to $100K
The most recent inspector general audits finds continued problems with Interior's contracting and funding processes.
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Make e-gov easy, expert says
Users expect the same intuitive interactions with government that they get using sites such as MySpace and YouTube.
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FBI plans to integrate nationwide gang data
The technology would include a Signs, Symbols and Terminology database that identifies the characteristics of gangs.
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Awards honor CFOs' tech achievements
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner won the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame Award for career achievement.
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IG pushes SBA on data accuracy
The SBA's inspector general is concerned that the agency is not following through on recommendations to improve its small-business contracting database.
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Army, FCS integrator relationship troubles GAO
Auditors are concerned that Army officials, dependent on the workforce and skills of its contractor, may be less able to provide strong oversight of the multibillion-dollar program.
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DOD acquisition chief Krieg resigns
He wants to spend more time with his family, according to a statement from the Defense Department.
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SmartBuy encryption award to be available to states
GSA and DOD expect to award their selection for encryption products for mobile data security under the program June 15.
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New database to help ID missing WWII soldiers
After converting records on about 78,000 missing service members into an electronic format, the researchers used computer programs to resolve discrepancies.
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New facilities to house temporary e-records
NARA has opened two vaults to let federal agencies store and maintain temporary electronic documents for the first time.
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GSA names head of performance improvement
In his new role, Kimber Boyer will advise GSA on major policies related to how well the agency works.
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Career conference gets Web savvy
OPM and the Partnership for Public Service are holding a Virtual National Career Services Conference this week.
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