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Federal Web site introduces new analysis tools
Government watch groups can begin to expect more from ExpectMore.gov, the government-run site that reports on performance and progress of federal programs.
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DOD space programs get budget boosts
Major space program funding would be increased to $6 billion in fiscal 2008, $1.2 billion over fiscal 2007, according to Defense Department budget documents.
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USPTO hopes budget will help more examiners telework
Bush's budget proposal would give the agency's budget a $150 million boost, some of which USPTO would use to double the number of teleworking patent examiners.
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IT budget request asks for increase of 3 percent to $65B
The federal IT budget would increase by about 3 percent to $65 billion under President Bush’s plan for fiscal 2008.
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Bush asks for $716.5B DOD budget
The fiscal 2008 amount includes a $93.4 billion 2007 supplemental budget request, prompting the House Armed Services Committee's chairman to vow to ensure “the spending is justified."
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DOD seeks $6.4B for counter-IED efforts
President Bush said the Joint IED Defeat Organization will use the funds to develop and procure technologies that destroy improvised explosive devices before they detonate and to train U.S. forces to detect and disable the devices.
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What’s in a name? GSA hopes USA.gov says it all
The General Services Administration is re-launching FirstGov.gov as USA.gov to improve the way citizens and others find the federal government’s information.
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Budget would give SBA a 5 percent hike over 2006
The president's budget proposal includes $24 million in obligated funds for government contracting and business development.
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Bush asks for $5M for e-gov fund
Administration again proposes the use of surplus Acquisition Services Fund money to help pay for e-government initiatives, according to the fiscal 2008 budget proposal.
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Long-term obligations threaten DOD modernization, experts say
A panel of budget and policy analysts said major modernization and technology programs are facing unparalleled levels of funding scrutiny.
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OMB wants input from feds via Results.gov
The Web site is a good venue through which federal employees can share ideas about good management practices, says OMB's Clay Johnson.
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Senate panel concerned about holes in US-VISIT
A Senate committee learns that DHS has no RFID screening system in place, or even in development, that can verify when visitors to the United States exit the country by land.
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For HR LOB, GSA wants three core functions
GSA has laid out the specific functions a private-sector shared-services provider must meet to offer services under the Human Resources LOB Consolidation effort.
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OMB appoints new chairman for e-gov subcommittee
OMB has appointed the undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness as chairman of the President's Management Council Subcommittee on E-Government.
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DHS promises to make its workers happier
DHS officials are concerned about the department's poor showing in the 2006 Federal Human Capital Survey, according to a recent memo to employees.
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