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GSA launches improved FirstGov

The Web portal now connects Web searchers with more than 40 million government-related documents.

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Navy integrating SIGINT systems

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems will develop a service-oriented architecture.

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Burnette named to FEMA post

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has named Tina Burnette to be the deputy director in charge of procurements related to hurricane relief efforts.

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Gauss named president of tech firm

John Gauss, former CIO at the Department of Veterans Affairs, will become the president and chief operating officer of FGM, a Reston-based technology firm.

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DISA extends Encore II proposals deadline

They had been due Jan. 30.

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Intercepts

The JTRS Phoenix? The Wi-Fi Navy? BRAC brouhaha. DIMHRS skepticism.

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Aspiring CIO leaders urged to hone social awareness

A road map to help top IT execs do a better job

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Army desktops could go thin

Stripped-down PCs could save money at realigned bases

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IRS blends old and new IT programs

Richard Spires will continue as an associate CIO, but he will have additional responsibilities for overseeing the development of new business systems.

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Cookie monster rears its head

OMB's policy prohibits persistent Web cookies, but there are exceptions

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Panel seeks changes to DOD acquisition system

Recommendations include ways to speed weapon systems to the battlefield

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Mission Impossible: Printing in the Digital Age

GPO faces a mission that it has no choice but to accept -- remaining viable in an era in which traditional printing is disappearing

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Circuit

And the finalists are...; Maxed out; Final resting places

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Editorial: Earn trust through privacy

People should be able to visit U.S. government Web sites without worrying that Big Brother is tracking their every online move.

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Commission struggles to define 'postal service'

Ruling asserts panel's authority to regulate electronic services

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Welles: Google these books

Begat by the world of search, Google has become the father of search innovation

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Comings and goings

Jim Flyzik is joining The Flyzik Group, a company started by his wife, Candace; David Norquist nominated to be chief financial officer at the Homeland Security Department.

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Meagher named Interior deputy CIO

He moves from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Interior Department.

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Agency CIO councils perform offstage

Federal insiders expect larger role for internal councils

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University to help create database of mine maps

The Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety is teaming with Indiana University of Pennsylvania in hopes of ensuring miners' safety.