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FTC creates blog to chronicle series on Internet tools
The Federal Trade Commission has absolved itself of all responsibility for the blog's content, which is written by an anonymous recent college graduate.
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Suss adds 3 federal IT consultants
The trio brings a wealth of experience in the federal marketplace, company President Warren Suss said.
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Stryker symposium tests collaboration tools
The Army held a worldwide conference of more than 300 Stryker brigade elements last week using DOD's new collaboration software.
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Doan eyes EAGLE
GSA's administrator is waiting for her schedule to clear so she can consider the future of DHS' governmentwide contract.
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Australian contractor names North American sales chief
Ken Kellstrom has been promoted to vice president of sales for North America, helping the Australian defense contractor expand its presence in the U.S. federal sector.
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Air Force awards SAIC infrared contract
The $25 million deal will supply the Risk Reduction-Alternative Infrared Satellite System program with system engineering and other space-based infrared technology.
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IRS tries piecemeal approach to modernization
Under a new five-year strategy, the IRS will upgrade its systems through bite-sized projects that reflect the priorities of the agency's IT and business experts.
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OPM creates online program finder
A new section of the OPM Web site allows users to find any professional development program in the government.
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L-1 Identity Solutions completes purchase of SpecTal
L-1 Identity Solutions paid SpecTal shareholders $100 million in cash for the provider of consulting services to the intelligence community.
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Real ID comes with privacy pitfalls
Privacy advocates are concerned that the Real ID Act does not contain any provisions mentioning data protection.
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ODNI emphasizes agile, talented workers
The five-year strategy is intended to give intelligence agencies a workforce that will keep them effective into the future.
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Report: Free File use drops by 23 percent
An October 2005 agreement between IRS and tax software companies reduced the pool of taxpayers eligible for the program.
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DISA to treat commercial software, C2 apps as utility service
In some cases, customers could pay for software by the hour using a government charge card, DISA officials say.
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GAO: Web is no cure-all for DOD pandemic communications
DOD officials need a multipronged approach to sharing information during an influenza pandemic, GAO writes.
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DHS to boost use of secure data-sharing net
The department recently established an HSIN advisory committee to get input from users in state, local and tribal governments, as well as from the private sector.
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GD completes 500th installation of digital systems in Iraq
The Command Post of the Future program is a suite of networked digital systems that lets commanders and their staffs confer, develop and observe battlefield operations.
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FedEx Kinko's to help FEMA get word out in emergencies
When disaster strikes, FEMA will use GPOExpress to get print jobs done right away rather than go through a solicitation.
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GAO: TWIC does not have its sea legs
TSA could encounter problems with its secure credentialing program at maritime ports because of poor testing, according to a GAO report.
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Web site emulates MySpace for feds
YoungFeds, launched by the Council for Excellence in Government, provides a social space for the government's youth brigade.
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