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Seeking more transparency, senators turn to Web
Several bills recommend putting online more details of Senate proceedings, such as committee hearings and the text of legislation before senators vote on it.
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Argent Software names new fed sales director
New hire Michael Arline has more than 20 years of experience in providing technology solutions to the federal marketplace.
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GAO: Patent Office can reimburse teleworkers for high-speed Internet
But the watchdog agency recommends that PTO periodically review reimbursements to ensure there are adequate safeguards against private misuse.
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FirstGov.gov rechristened USA.gov
Officials changed the name of the popular government information portal FirstGov.gov to USA.gov to have a more recognizable name.
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Report: Postal Service ready to ensure better delivery
Postmaster General John Potter said the USPS is poised for new breakthroughs in service improvement and cost reduction.
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U.K. streamlines e-gov access
The British government plans to radically reduce the number of government Web sites and to broadly expand information sharing between departments.
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GSA awards contract for e-travel data analysis
TRX Data Services will develop systems for consolidating data, generating management reports and mining data for potential savings.
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DISA seeks broadband satcom service for Air Force One
The service, which will also cover 26 other Special Air Mission aircraft, should provide voice over IP, videoconferencing and other applications.
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Air Force to reorganize intell community
The Air Force will create a single command structure for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Interactive Intelligence to open East Coast regional HQ
The developer of business communications software said the new office in Herndon, Va., will serve its federal clients, including the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
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Murphy to leave GSA for law firm
She will join former OFPP administrator Angela Styles at Miller & Chevalier.
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Bill proposes database on slave records
It would establish an electronic database in the National Archives to aid black Americans’ search for information on their ancestors.
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OPM tightens bonus payment rules
A new rule clarifies the criteria managers must use in deciding whether to award a cash award based on performance.
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CACI names new acting CFO
Thomas Mutryn, formerly of GTSI, replaces Stephen Waechter, who recently left CACI.
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Senators go to Web for transparency
Bills introduced this week would require senators to file campaign finance reports electronically and mandate a Web site to list the details of conference reports before senators can vote on them.
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OMB issues updated EA documents
As agencies develop their fiscal 2008 budget requests, the Office of Management and Budget’s Federal Enterprise Architecture Program Management Office recently delivered a number of updated documents to make the process easier.
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Report: States, localities to invest more in comms
Although a push for interoperable communications will increase tech spending by 40 percent by 2011, the goal could be elusive, says market research firm Datamonitor.
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Roback becomes Treasury's acting CIO
No permanent replacement has been named for Ira Hobbs, who retired Jan. 3.
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Business owners can get tax help online
The IRS and SBA are touting their Web sites as places to get current tax information.
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