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Sprehe: E-mail records problems

White House officials didn’t save their e-mail messages, but neither do officials at most agencies.

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Welles: Think before you 'send'

The authors explore the etiquette of e-mail in a new book of tips on avoiding mishaps.

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Waxman continues call for procurement reform

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman said agencies must rebuild their acquisition workforce to improve oversight.

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TSA prepares for HR outsourcing award

Eight companies are eligible to compete for the Integrated Hiring Operations and Personnel Program.

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HUD’s weekly meeting of minds

Executives overcome communication problems that trouble most agencies.

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Air Force opens up to non-proprietary software

Senior procurement official advocates using open standards, open source and open data interfaces.

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Man on a mission

David Walker was handed a 15-year assignment, and he’s been busy every minute transforming the federal government.

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Biometrics enter DHS exit system

Agency is developing regulations for how US-VISIT will take on next phase.

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GAO employees to vote on union

Agency analysts say they want a voice in personnel issues that affect their pay.

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DHS struggles under oversight

Lawmakers and DHS still at odds over the magnitude of the problem.

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Wagner signs up with IBM

Former GSA official Marty Wagner becomes a senior fellow with IBM Center for Business of Government.

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Editorial: Information sharing

The government should tap industry knowledge, but it must also be wary of ethical concerns.

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DOD data policy focuses on sharing

New strategy requires more complex thinking about data use, accessibility.

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USPTO gets new deputy director

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GAO: DHS finally acts to put HSIN on track

The department has started, belatedly, to apply management and coordination planning for the Web-based system for sharing data with state and local emergency responders, GAO reports.

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House committee passes Defense Authorization bill

Lawmakers slash funding for Future Combat Systems and the Joint Network Node.

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Walker: DHS still stuck in management muddle

The department has addressed some shortcomings but has no detailed plan for getting of GAO's high risk list, the Comptroller General told a Senate panel.

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Committee chairman: DHS needs Plan B for exit tech

Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, says the department still lacks biometric technology to track visitors leaving the country.

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White House threatens to veto DHS bill

Officials said the bill would limit DHS' ability to bypass bargaining unit negotiations when national security is at stake.