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NAPA: NASA needs a more flexible workforce

To better maintain its facilities and focus on the Bush administration's space goals, NASA needs a data-based system to better gauge its workers, a NAPA report states.

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Sen. Grassley presses GSA's Williams on Sun deal

Sen. Charles Grassley has asked Jim Williams how much Williams knew about the agency's decision to renew Sun Microsystems' schedule contract despite IG concerns.

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Bush to appoint controversial choice as head of OIRA

The Bush administration plans to appoint Susan Dudley to be OIRA administrator despite concerns from watchdog groups.

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Government's biggest spenders are the least transparent, report finds

A new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University finds that the most-funded federal agencies are the least adept at disclosing how their work benefits the public.

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Young to retire from GTSI

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VA considers life after HSPD-12 compliance

The department will expand its interoperable smart identification card pilot and begin handing out cards that meet FIPS 201.

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JFCOM brings virtual world closer to home

After making extensive use of modeling and simulation to support overseas operations, the U.S. Joint Forces Command is using the technology for homeland security scenarios.

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Janey named civil government leader at Harris

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CGI promotes Ryan to senior VP

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New rules aim to centralize government sales

GSA is updating regulations to support an e-government initiative aimed at getting better deals on the sale of personal property.

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NASA appoints new leaders to two offices

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Miller: 7 ways to be collaborative

To be successful, managers must embrace change and sell people on how things can get better.

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Wilkerson appointed VP in Robbins-Gioia division

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Agencies still lack dedicated telework personnel, survey finds

The latest survey of federal telework coordinators revealed that agencies still lack workers who are largely dedicated to promoting telework programs, but agencies are making progress.

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Taxpayer advocate backs IRS e-file portal concept

Many people balk at paying transmission fees that professional tax firms charge for e-filing.