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Doan: Details of controversial lunch meeting unclear
The GSA administrator testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about allegations that she looked for ways to help Republicans in the 2008 election on government time.
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DOD to set information-sharing strategy
The Defense Department has been focusing on making data accessible from anywhere, at any time, but now it is figuring out the best ways to share that information.
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Senators grill DHS on Real ID costs
Lawmakers are concerned that states cannot afford the costly upgrades that might be required to comply with the law mandating secure driver's licenses.
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Washington state to test drive border-friendly driver's license
DHS is working with the state government on a pilot program under which Real ID-based licenses could serve as proof of citizenship at border crossings.
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Rep. Waxman asks White House for information on 2002 contract
The House committee chairman questions how MZM, a technology consulting firm, received a $140,000 prime contract just two months after being placed on the GSA schedule.
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Best of the best: Wennergren, Duffey receive Eagle Awards
The Eagle Awards for government and industry leaders were presented at the Federal 100 awards gala on Monday night.
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Leadership lessons
In this year's Federal 100 issue, we highlight some of the secrets of success in the government information technology community.
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Government wants to make time off a mouse click away
The government is seeking information on programs that would let employees request and supervisors approve time off electronically.
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Welles: MCAT is not a test
It is a Management Competency Assessment Tool that OPM uses for managerial workforce planning.
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House panel to look into IRS' use of private tax collectors
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) says the IRS should not award any new contracts for private tax collectors this year.
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Timothy Wang: Leading by adapting
With his willingness to work long hours and his institutional memory, Wang helped OMB through a difficult time of high turnover among key portfolio managers.
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Army VHF-FM radios would lose $100.4M in Senate bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee also approved the Army’s full budget request of $509.2 million for high-frequency radios, however.
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One small step for IT
This year's Federal 100 Awards honor people in the government information technology community who deal with day-to-day issues to prepare for the challenges the country might face.
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SSA seeks sources to digitize more documents for disability review
The agency needs a vendor that can process document images from 145 hearing offices to conform with its electronic folder business process.
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Maj. Gen. Marilyn Quagliotti: Leading by pitching in
Quagliotti believes that, however big the organization, personal involvement by leadership is an integral part of a team effort.
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Lt. Col. Edward Clayson: Leading by leaving nothing to chance
Clayson spent months in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Qatar working with the people using his unit's combat casualty care applications.
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Intercepts
Emergency fish funding?; Christmas in March; Wait until July if you need PTSD counseling at NMCSD
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