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IGs fault Interior for handling of DOD business

Two Interior contracting centers have failed in their responsibilities to act as “good stewards” of federal resources, according to a joint report of the DOD, DOI inspectors general.

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Universal DOD Web portal hits a snag

Air Force declares it won't join Defense Knowledge Online until at least 2009.

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Public/private teams are a challenge for CIOs

Latest IT workforce configurations require extra management attention and oversight.

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Immigration service sets rules for online system

Workers outside DHS must still appear in person to access immigration files, according to a new rule.

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Welles: Look ahead: 2007

Union leaders hope a Democratic Congress will translate into gains for federal employees.

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Senate bill mandates a Web site for tracking congressional travel

According to the bill, the searchable Web site must be categorized by member, travel date and other common categories associated with congressional travel.

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First labs receive initial OK for voting system testing program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has recommended that two Colorado laboratories be accredited to test voting systems against federal standards.

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Doan's contract misstep will bring more scrutiny, experts say

The GSA administrator tried to give a no-bid contract to a company founded and run by a longtime friend.

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DOD IG: Interagency contracting rife with problems

Defense procurements often go through GSA and other agencies without competition or price evaluations, auditors found.

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EU aims to link members' police databases

The goal is for countries to more closely collaborate on anti-terrorism measures and tackle burgeoning cross-border crime.

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GSA unveils USA.gov

Welcome to USA.gov—the new Web site of the federal government.

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Oversight committee names subcommittees' rosters

Reps. Dennis Kucinich, Danny Davis, Edolphus Towns, William Clay and John Tierney will head the subcommittees.

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Air Force won’t join DKO until 2009

The service has decided to maintain its investment in its own portal until an existing contract expires, the CIO says.

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GSA applauds telework ruling

GAO's affirmation that an agency can reimburse teleworkers for Internet access upholds GSA policy.

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EPA awards SRA new Brownfields contract

Under the $40.3 million contract, SRA will provide the agency with technical and analytical support for the contaminated properties cleanup program.

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Panel assesses pros, cons of SBA recertification rule

The new rule is designed to close some loopholes in long-term contracting. But it could likewise “cast a gray pallor” over small businesses, a panel of procurement experts said.

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Feds like their work but want more recognition, survey finds

OPM's third workforce study found that employees give high marks to their jobs, but only middling scores for the way they are managed.

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Reform committee names subcommittee chairmen

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced the five chairmen.

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GSA accepts Express Schedule offers

The Multiple Award Schedule Express test program will include GSA Schedule 70 products and services, along with products on four other schedules.

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GovConnection promotes Howard to president

Robert Howard previously was vice president of sales for the public-sector subsidiary of parent company PC Connection.