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A long haul for freight security

Cargo security plans for trucking, maritime and aviation sectors seek a balance between homeland security and efficient commerce.

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Feds’ move to e-forms delayed by third protest

GSA awaits GAO decision on award to Formatta.

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Feds whittle down improper payments

Medicare program is biggest beneficiary of data matching, better internal controls.

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Marta Brito Prez's journey

New Homeland Security leader will focus on people's concerns.

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GSA wants agencies to communicate better with public

As part of the USA Services E-Government Initiative, GSA wants to provide many channels by which federal agencies and the public can interact.

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A new Congress is open to new ideas

Experts in congressional relationships say agency leaders should seize the opportunity.

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Homeland Security Special Report: The cargo challenge

Government executives face major challenges as they try to mitigate homeland security threats.

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DOD issues new policy on electronic warfare

Policy could be the first of many for dealing with cyberthreats from Chinese hackers.

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Sorenson nominated to be Army's next CIO

If the Senate confirms him, he will replace Lt. Gen. Steven Boutelle, who will leave the position later this year.

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Circuit

Piatt scores a new gig; IAC’s leadership changes; Excellence.gov winners.

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Survey results set off culture alarm at Homeland Security Department

Employees aren’t happy, but no one agrees about why they’re dissatisfied or about what DHS could do to improve their morale.

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Easter adds to Navair portfolio

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ODNI sets guidelines for intelligence reform

In one of his final acts as director of national intelligence, John Negroponte issued objectives for managing and integrating analysis throughout the intelligence community.

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DOD's BTA names first director

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HUD creates online housing locator for disaster assistance

The locator lets users set search criteria to locate available housing in a one-stop shop environment.

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Ciber, Universal Guardian Holdings team for port security

Ciber aims to market its maritime security solution through a new alliance with the company.

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SRA CEO DiPentima to retire

He will be succeeded on April 2 by Stanton Sloane, formerly executive vice president for Integrated Systems and Solutions at Lockheed Martin.

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Agencies post business cases online

Sixteen agencies complied with OMB’s request to post their IT business cases online.

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Congress wants details on how agencies will spend their 2007 funds

A Joint Resolution requires every agency except DOD and DHS to submit an operating plan to the House and Senate Appropriations committees before spending any money this year.

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OMB: Agencies ready for daylight-saving time shift

Most CIOs say they are well prepared for the upgrade of IT infrastructure to accommodate the change.