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Louisiana tests readiness for hurricanes
The two-day simulation, involving federal, state, local and private organizations, is intended to identify potential flaws in existing plans.
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Bush closes veterans business offices
Kerry accuses administration of turning its back on veterans by shutting down organizations intended to help vets get contracts.
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Gateway protests ADMC-2 contracts
Computer maker still wants a spot on $5 billion hardware vehicle.
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Appropriations bill could save mapping center
Some lawmakers believe Missouri-based operation should not be closed as planned because it serves an important role during disasters.
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House restores CIO authority
Language in the Agriculture appropriations bill makes clear the CIO retains budget authority that appeared to be lost in the Bush administration's 2007 budget proposal.
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OPM tells agencies how to report training data
OPM said its goal is to ensure that agencies have properly documented and reported records of their training programs.
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OMB reminds agencies to secure information
Agencies told to review policies for safeguarding personal information and include the findings in their upcoming FISMA reports due this fall.
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Officials: Fed tech ready for 2006 hurricane season
Civilian and military agencies have fixed many technology glitches they encountered last year.
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ManTech wins $10M security subcontract
Corps of Engineers contracts pertain to electronic security systems for Army bases.
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IT whacked in Defense Authorization bill
A frustrated House committee cuts funding for programs it says are poorly managed.
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Senate committee hears from Doan
The GSA nominee pledged better communications with customers and quantifiable measurements of the agency's success.
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Pension system to benefit from makeover
OPM has awarded a $290M contract to improve the quality and timeliness of retirement services.
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Disciplinary review
Top-notch investment review boards enforce IT spending discipline, but they’re hard to find
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ATF, unions agree on telework plan
The final agreement will cover about 750 agency employees.
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GAO: E-invoicing could reduce DOD late payments
Small businesses, which are paid late more often than bigger companies, stand to gain the most from more timely payments.
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House boosts 2007 VA IT budget, but with strings
VA must adhere to OMB guidelines and use enterprise architecture.
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Texas 211 network to aid emergency planning
Residents can let the state know if they will require special transportation assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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