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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.
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Federal Services Acquisition buys Advanced Technology Systems
FSAC is changing its name to ATS Corp., and the new entity will continue to provide information technology consulting services to federal agencies.
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Free File opens for early birds
This year the program is open to taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of as much as $52,000, which encompasses 70 percent of taxpayers, the IRS said.
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Web advances have international consequences
The World Wide Web Consortium will hold a symposium next month to discuss issues that apply to e-government worldwide.
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GE acquires Smiths Aeropsace for $4.8 billion
GE and Smiths will also form a joint venture for their respective homeland protection and global detection divisions.
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IAC unveils Growing Business Conference
Lurita Doan, GSA administrator, will make the opening keynote address.
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Government Acquisitions hires Lambke as new executive VP
As executive vice president, Jay Lambke will lead the company’s sales and growth efforts.
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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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