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System gives warfighters common logistical view

Army officials provided tactical-level commanders with a common operating picture of logistics

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Logistics tracking: Sharper than ever

The Army's Movement Tracking System proved to be one of the main communications devices in the field during Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Fighting 'disabled' label

Bureaucratus: A fed refused to file for disability retirement, despite agreeing to do so

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Military logistics boosts asset visibility

Logistics proved to be a showcase of advanced technology in Iraq, but the Defense Department is still not satisfied

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Proposed map initiative a no-show at local level

U.S. diplomacy has not been successful below the federal level

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DOD moving to IPv6

Move to Internet Protocol Version 6 is aimed at helping to achieve network-centric operations

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Union objects to IRS outsourcing move

Union fears that OMB may become too lenient in granting exceptions to new A-76 rules

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CDC overhauling Web site

Redesign will create topics-based site, reflecting the agency's increased visibility to the public

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Homeland, Defense compatibility needs work

DOD homeland security official says more needs to be done to ensure communications

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Army exercise puts comm to test

Grecian Firebolt tests technology to ensure that secure connections are always available

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GAO sticks by its ruling on protest of OPM e-gov buy

The General Accounting Office has pushed the Office of Personnel Management closer to reopening a procurement for Recruitment One-Stop—one of the 25 Quicksilver e-government projects.

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Johnson confirmed at OMB

As deputy director for management at OMB Clay Johnson III will have direct control of the President's Management Agenda

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GPO goes Amazon route

The Government Printing Office soon will close the last of its bricks-and-mortar bookstores

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Director defines NMCI hurdles

Coordination within Navy, Marines, contractor and the deployment of troops has affected rollout

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OPM rule offers hiring flexibilities

New interim rule to make it easier for agencies to assess job candidates and fill tough positions

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Federal Contract Law: Much ado about GSA’s federal supply schedules

The world of GSA Schedule contracting is rocking along, with a major new regulation and several proposals in the wings. The new regulation adopts rules for “co-operative” purchasing use of IT schedules by state and local governments.

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DHS seeking alert system

Department is making business case and looking for solutions for a public alert system

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DOD: New A-76 rules no sweat

Defense officials take 12-month time limit on competitions in stride

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Air Force awards $1.9B contract

General Dynamics Government Systems wins ICE2 contract

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Human capital mission: Change

OPM director tells Chief Human Capital Officers Council that they are the change agents for workforce reform