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Study: Data management should come first

A new study finds poor data management practices are largely responsible for the failures of data warehouse projects and other technology-based business initiatives.

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DKO losing out in battle for funding

The Defense Knowledge Online portal is near capacity with 1.9 million users, and the services are kicking in less money than expected.

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SBA gets new general counsel

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GSA completes acquisition service merger, once and for all

The General Services Administration has cleared the final hurdle that will complete the merger of the Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.

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IRS database delay affects refunds

The two-month postponement in releasing the Customer Account Data Engine could mean delays for future versions, too, GAO said.

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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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