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US-VISIT CIO resigns
Scott Hastings will leave the Homeland Security Department in the next two months because of health problems.
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Court vacates $17.4M FedBizOpps contract award
The decision, which remains under seal, is a win for FedBizOpps contract bidders Devis and ISC.
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GSA adds to its public affairs staff
Claire Dorrell starts today as the General Services Administration’s deputy associate administrator for communications.
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DOJ seeks to expand scope of fingerprint record system
The federal government wants to retain fingerprints collected from a broader range of cases, including nonserious offenses and serious adult and juvenile offenses.
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Vendors feel market squeeze
Contractors navigate hiring challenges and budgetary and political uncertainty.
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Amey: Enough with the ‘one bad apple’ defense
Policies to curb violations have served as Band-Aids when the face of government is changing.
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5 certifications for aspiring CIOs
Leaders list credentials that can help IT professionals move up the ladder.
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5 reasons why 'groupthink' is good
Many groups are worth joining, but if policy-making is your bag, here are five organizations you should consider.
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5 ethical missteps and how to avoid them
Experts point out how maintaining proper federal/industry relationships can be a minefield
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4 technology groups worth joining
Associations can offer feds professional and technical development
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DOD decides to close Office of Force Transformation
The office's functions will move to other DOD organizations as the department reorganizes its policy office.
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3 performance management tips
Author says OMB and others should know the limitations of performance management.
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4 ways to measure success in the public sector
Accenture publishes its business ideas on the value of public service.
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Welles: Making lists
Experts, managers, federal Web sites provide helpful hints, important dates.
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6 groups that can make a difference
Smart feds join organizations where they meet and mix with a variety of professional people
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OPM reinforces flexibilities in emergencies
A memo from OPM Director Linda Springer reminds agencies about benefits and leave available to employees during inclement weather and natural disasters.
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Herley Industries wins two Pacific Rim contracts
The defense contractor will supply telemetry system upgrades and hardware to two Asian customers.
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FirstGov tweaks site for non-English speakers
The Web portal will soon provide a version for international visitors, RSS feeds in Spanish and a Spanish/English search function.
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Education taps Perot to upgrade biz management
Under the terms of the five-year contract, Perot Systems will upgrade the department's business management processes for Title IV higher education funding.
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