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OPM launches one-stop hiring site
The Office of Personnel Management is trying to make the hiring process a little easier for agencies by including all information on a single Web site.
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PTO puts trademark application files online
The Patent and Trademark Office is now making official trademark application files, including decisions by trademark examining attorneys, available online. <@SM>
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NYC holds school hearings online
The online hearings will run from Feb. 1 through Feb. 15 and will be used to help a special commission prepare a report for the City Council.
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AKO contract worth $602M
The Army Knowledge Online Enterprise Services solicitation values the potential deal at $602 million.
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Defense projects lead 25 finalists for Excellence.gov awards
Seven projects run by military agencies are among the 25 finalists for the Excellence.gov awards.<@SM>
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Federal GIS users want better GPS fit
A survey of registrants for an ESRI user conference found their top concerns are GIS interoperability, data standards and policies for sharing geospatial information.
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CMS proposes e-prescribing standards
Electronic prescribing lets physicians digitally transmit prescriptions to pharmacies and obtain drug plan eligibility information.
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GSA forms reorg team
A complete reorganization plan is supposed to be developed by July 2005.
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DHS to expand buying hub
It's one of the top five priorities for the Homeland Security Department's chief procurement officer.
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Rossotti: Hear skeptics
Overcoming resistance to change requires leaders who advocate reform and listen to objections, the former IRS commissioner says.
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USPS execs fret over IT
The Postal Service's IT priorities include improving IT systems and network security, complying with Section 508 and hiring younger employees, Robert Otto says.
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Tisone to leave FTS
The chief financial officer of the Federal Technology Service, Tony Tisone, is retiring from his post at the end of the month.
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Feds push e-prescriptions
Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt announced new regulations intended to help provide electronic prescriptions for Medicare patients.
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Lines of Business consolidation may limit small agencies’ choices
USAID among the smaller agencies that fear they will have no leverage with shared service providers.
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GAO finds contract risks
GAO's report on high-risk programs cites contract management programs.
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Unions challenge DHS rules
Four unions for federal workers sued to stop the implementation of final personnel rules for DHS.
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Global site fights abuse
A Web site developed by an international alliance of law enforcement agencies focuses on preventing child abuse online.
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OMB targets payments
Federal agencies made $45.1 billion worth of improper payments in fiscal 2004, according to a new report.
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