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Pacom leads military in pandemic planning

The U.S. military's preparation for a possible outbreak of bird flu lags that of Asian and Pacific countries.

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Jacksonville plays defense during game

The Sheriff's Office used a collaboration system to monitor Alltel Stadium during the college football championship game.

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Comings and goings

Kim Nelson, chief information officer at the Environmental Protection Agency, will head to the private sector in January; Marty Wagner, associate administrator at the General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy, will become acting commissioner of GSA's Federal Acquisition Service.

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GSA picks new capital region head

Annie Everett will become acting regional administrator for the region Dec. 12.

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EPA's Nelson heads to Microsoft

In her newly created position, Nelson will help develop Microsoft's e-government strategy.

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OPM creates IT exchange Web site

The exchange is for federal IT leaders who want to learn industry best practices and further develop their skills.

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Communications breakdown

First responders look for new ways to keep communications flowing in emergencies

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Shock to the system

Katrina highlights holes in emergency health care system

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Lisagor: Breaking up is hard to do

Good managers find ways to let go of poor employees and bad habits

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Software helps Minnesota spend wisely

Officials monitor agency purchases statewide

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A not so dry run

Hurricane Katrina exposed the strengths and weaknesses of emergency management systems needed for homeland security

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Cebrowski: The power of transformation

The Defense Department's research and development spending should look forward, not back

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Apogen takes protg under DHS program

The company will be a mentor to Cambridge Communication Systems

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DHS issues infrastructure protection plan

Industry critics say the draft lacks specificity

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Intercepts

Stern's fans fight back; Drinking the NMCI Kool-Aid

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Apogen takes protégé under DHS program

The company will be a mentor to Cambridge Communication Systems

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Smart traffic plan faces local hurdles

Major cities are reluctant to give info on congestion to private firm

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Uncertainty clouds DOD pay plan

Pentagon's new salary rules could create sharper pay differences

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Stephenson: Power to the people

Two more things forgotten in disaster preparation and response: You and me

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FTI hits rough air

Performance snags, project delays could jeopardize FAA network