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Report: Center needed to oversee identity theft efforts

The center would allow authorities, regulatory agencies and the private sector to consolidate, analyze and share identity theft information and practices, according to a report from the President’s Identity Theft Task Force.

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Pachter: Please, no more scare talk

Instead of fearing frequent protests, everyone should be concerned about fair contracting.

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Havekost to leave HHS

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OMB asks agencies for A-76 costs and savings

Bush administration officials have added a new reporting requirement to help determine if the government is meeting the objectives of Circular A-76.

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Senators to hold conference on GSA's Doan

Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have not said what they plan to discuss about Doan, who remains in political hot water because of an alleged violation of the Hatch Act.

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GAO: DOD ISR road map falls short

If properly developed, the plan would enable the services to collaborate on the development of similar systems, GAO states.

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NRC tops list of best places to work in government

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was singled out in a study by the Partnership for Public Service and American University's Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation.

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Justice Department investigating Deepwater for possible fraud

Lawmakers, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman confirmed the Justice Department is looking into possible allegations of fraud under the Deepwater program.

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IRS commissioner leaves for Red Cross

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Doan controversy may hinder GSA spending request

Lawmakers may add amendments that prevent GSA officials from holding meetings similar to the controversial brown-bag lunch held Jan. 26 at GSA's headquarters.

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IRS commissioner leaving for American Red Cross

Starting May 29, Mark Everson will be president and CEO of the Red Cross.

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OMB says IT projects are improving

In its latest release of the Management Watch List, the Office of Management and Budget said the number of business cases dropped from 346 to 183.

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Kolodner becomes permanent national health IT coordinator

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DHS names assistant secretary for intergovernmental programs

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Wagner: Don’t blame the IG

Blaming the IG is like faulting the press when it reports on government waste, fraud and abuse.

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OMB's Burk: Use architecture to improve your mission

Too many agencies are spending resources to comply with OMB's requirements instead of improving their processes, the government's chief architect said.

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Coast Guard takes over Deepwater

The service will assume the role of lead systems integrator for the $24 billion acquisition program.

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GSA seeks Web program to track projects

The agency wants an easy-to-manage program with a single interface to open information about its Public Building Service to stakeholders.

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CACI names Luddeke executive VP of business unit

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A RHIO that works and pays

Collaborative partnerships, high usability and a tight rein on costs are keys to the success of the Indiana Health Information Exchange.