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USPS tests technology to speed delivery
A new system is designed to more rapidly and efficiently process, distribute and deliver large envelopes, magazines, catalogs and circulars.
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WiMax threatens DOD radars, officials say
As commercial long-range wireless systems proliferate, DOD needs to find a way to share spectrum, both internationally and at home.
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Interagency contracts need parameters, officials say
There are 253 interagency contracts throughout the government, according to a recent survey, and that number is cause for concern.
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Report: Vendors don’t get your hopes up about IPv6 spending
According to an analysis conducted by Government Insights, IT services vendors should not overestimate the government’s planned spending on pure IPv6 hardware upgrades.
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Army seeks digital coaches
An Army command is doing market research on the availability of firms that can harvest knowledge from top performers and pass it on to less successful employees.
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IG: FBI's Sentinel program is on track
The bureau has made good progress in addressing concerns about cost tracking and progress measurements, but the IG remains wary of funding issues.
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ACT/IAC donates $150K to house disabled vets
ACT/IAC raised the donation at a charity gala Sept. 9 at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
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Denett expects to defend competitive sourcing
The OFPP administrator said he expects more questioning from the incoming Democratic-led Congress.
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ManTech takes on protg
It will tutor Infinite Group Inc., under the Homeland Security Department's mentor-protg program.
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Managers don't encourage telework, study finds
A study shows that more than 75 percent of federal employees don't get management support for telework.
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DHS' IG office bustles in second half of 2006
It issued 33 management reports and 308 investigative reports between April and the end of September, according to a report to Congress.
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Gates to continue Rumsfeld-style transformation
The nominee for secretary of Defense also pledges to review policies related to acquisitions and workforce management.
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Webcasting offers window into government
More municipalities use the technology to put public meetings and training videos online.
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Debra Stouffer joins McDonald Bradley
The 30-year IT veteran is the new senior vice president of the company's Civilian Business Unit.
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Defense Travel System has few defenders
Lawmakers, travel companies and DOD users all have complaints about the $500M system.
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IRS prepares campaign to resuscitate Free File
IG blames a renegotiated agreement for the steep drop in taxpayer participation.
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Welles: Want to be the biggest fed loser?
Try the 119 small steps that one federal agency recommends for shedding unhealthy weight.
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Lawmakers urged to consider expanded mandate for e-filing
GAO points to states’ success with mandatory e-filing.
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Flyzik: Declare victory and end the debate
Now’s the time to create a new governance structure for governmentwide IT programs.
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