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GPO considers CIO Council request to create XML template

Under the plan, GPO would develop a standard Extensible Markup Language vocabulary that all agencies can use to disseminate information online.

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Labor seeks a vendor to host GovBenefits portals

The Labor Department is looking for offers to host Web sites and components related to its GovBenefits program.

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CDC to track quarantined people

The agency plans to use a secure, Web-based system to track people when they are isolated or quarantined as part of an effort to control the spread of infectious diseases.

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Veterans refill prescriptions online

A new HealtheVet service makes it easier for veterans to refill prescription drugs without a trip to the drug store.

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Encore II RFP due soon

The solicitation will officially disclose the value of the contract.

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Rhode Island towns pool buying power

3 municipalities share Web-based system for taking bids.

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Army wants any time, anywhere RFID tag

GovWorks is responsible for buying tags equipped with satellite and cellular capabilities.

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Sisti joins SAP

Tom Sisti has left the Coalition for Government Procurement and will join SAP Nov. 28.

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Intercepts

Slow and lethargic vs. fast and bold; The Cebrowski Streetfighter alternative; The Cebrowski Institute; Stop arguing and buy radios

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Comings and goings

Rose Parkes retired as chief information officer at the Energy Department; Greg Rothwell, the Homeland Security Department's chief procurement officer, will retire in December.

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States seek project discipline

Survey reveals trend toward statewide project management

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On your mark, get set...

Agencies struggle to protect their data at all times

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CHCS II is dead; long live AHLTA!

Midway through deployment, DOD renames its global medical records system.

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GAO: Web site leaves teachers behind

A new report states that the Education Department needs to make resources and information on teachers' qualification requirements more accessible to states and school districts implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Contracting bliss

Small businesses reach nirvana on Air Force's NetCents program

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OMB readying Version 2.0 of EA assessment framework

Under Federal Enterprise Architecture Assessment Framework 2.0, the Office of Management and Budget will evaluate agency modernization blueprints every three months and tie how agencies are using their EAs to make decisions to their scores on the President’s Management Agenda.

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Arthur K. Cebrowski, 1942-2005

Navy vice admiral was known as father of network-centric warfare

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DOD pay system challenged

Union lawsuit and start-up costs could delay conversion to new system

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AKO could go DOD-wide in January

AKO's collaboration tools could become a key component of DISA's $800 million Net-Centric Enterprise Services program.