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DHS seeks industry financing help

Alternative financing options could be an important business strategy for would-be DHS contractors.

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NASA employees try to halt workforce, R&D cuts

They urge the adoption of a measure that would streamline administrative costs.

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BJA develops clearinghouse for info exchange docs

It provides the model or baseline for particular business applications.

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OFPP targets acquisition training, emergency procurement

Burton says the Acquisition Workforce Initiative is the most important one under way at the office.

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The grants whisperer

At a conference a few years ago, Rebecca Spitzgo was milling about at the de rigueur social hour. It was her first day as program manager for Grants.gov, the e-government initiative that lets organizations apply online for more than $400 billion in federal grants.<@SM>

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New SBA administrator nominated

Before the ink was dry on Hector Barreto's resignation, the Bush administration had a successor on the way.

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Contractor to pay for allegedly misrepresenting size status

Insight Enterprises has agreed to pay the government $1 million to settle the claims.

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Government sites realize less is more

They're trying to mirror Google's simplicity.

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Davis: Government needs to share

He said the federal government is weak in sharing information, taking action to meet challenges and investing in federal employees.

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McNealy steps aside as Sun CEO

Jonathan Schwartz will replace him.

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Ciber wins medical outsourcing pact

Under the $13.1 million deal, the company will oversee network operations, help-desk services, Web development, systems analysis and project management.

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The key word for successful cross-agency projects: governance

Tim Young, the associate administrator for IT and e-government for the Office of Management and Budget, wants agencies to put him out of a job.

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DHS ramps up TWIC program

By the end of summer, DHS will check the backgrounds of 400,000 port workers, Chertoff said.

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SBA administrator resigns

Democrats say Bush's choice to replace Barreto will indicate the president's commitment to small-business owners.

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Electronic death registration still alive

SSA program makes progress in states

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GAO: Treasury's report system falls short

The oversight agency recommends ways to develop the Governmentwide Financial Report System.

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Privacy compliance has declined

A new survey shows fewer hospitals and health systems are complying with HIPAA.

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Printing office to lose its leader

Bruce James laid the groundwork for a new digital culture at the Government Printing Office.

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Manugistics agrees to be acquired

JDA will pay $211 million for supply-chain software developer.

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SBInet now a factor in immigration debate

Lawmakers may heighten oversight of the $2 billion Secure Border Initiative.