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IT improvements key to trimming tax gap

The IRS can improve tax collection efforts and free up more resources for enforcement by investing in key systems, according to a strategy the Treasury Department recently published.

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OFPP, acquisition chiefs to study e-procurement

The federal government again will review the advantages and disadvantages of online procurement services.<@SM>

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Air National Guard taps Serco for recruiting support

The Army’s Human Resources Solutions Recruiting and Retention base contract is the first recruiting support contract win for Serco.

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Report: NASA needs new tools to garner mission support among young people

The space agency should use MySpace, YouTube and other social networking applications to catch the attention of the younger generation, according to George Mason University researchers.

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Thrane & Thrane expands workforce

The provider of global mobile satellite and radio communications solutions has expanded its sales department to meet demands for Broadband Global Area Network satellite terminals.

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Steven Krauss: The organizer

A rising business leader at GTSI has brought together other young business and government information technology leaders for professional and social activities.

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Half of government documents 'born digital,' public printer says

Bruce James recently returned to the Rochester Institute of Technology, his alma mater and the school that launched his 40-year publishing career, to talk about printing.

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Hire me already!

New recruits say government work is a good gig — and as rewarding as ever — but getting a foot in the door can be a drag.

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GSA awards SiloSmashers program support contract

The management and technology consulting firm will advise GSA and a number of federal management offices on standardizing financial business processes.

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Surveys to tap into feds’ feelings

Mandatory satisfaction surveys are meant to give agencies new insights into their leadership and management practices.

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BTA sets standards for transformation

Defense agency says it must move quickly to prove its value to DOD business operations.

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Bev Godwin: Serving on the front line of e-gov

Her job is to make government accessible by adopting the latest Web multimedia technologies

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EU to expand e-gov by 2010

Its plan will save billions of euros each year and improve the level of government services provided to its 25 member states, the union says.

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Megan Quinn & Steve Ressler: Accidental organizers

Two federal employees who felt out of place in an unfamiliar government workplace started an after-hours social network called Young Government Leaders.

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The real American idols

Those who join public service have a special calling.

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Editorial: Taking advantage of advantages

Government at its best can be challenging while giving its employees an evolving career.

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Intercepts

No Encore transparency; A flood of FOIAs; Wind farmer exposed; Unreeling the Glenn Ford Story

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DOD’s SBIR program shifts focus

Commercialization is the new driving force in technology funding

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Azaroff: Forget MySpace. It’s time for FedSpace

Twenty-somethings could make e-government and other cross-agency initiatives happen

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Schoomaker: No need to trim FCS

Despite increased scrutiny and doubt over the system's cost and capabilities, Army leaders said the Future Combat System will save the service money in the long run.