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Will deep budget cuts alter federal buying strategies?
Federal agency officials are optimistic that efforts to optimize spending across government will continue, but some experts say deep agency cuts could short circuit some IT spending.
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New bill would give VA expanded authority to fire employees
The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee is looking to give leaders at VA new authority to fire employees across the organization.
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Trump pushes sweeping changes in speech to nation
In an address to a rare joint session of Congress, President Trump discussed his near-term plans, and his aim to dramatically change the priorities of the federal government in his 2018 budget.
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How would Trump’s proposed cuts affect the census?
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Department secretary by a 72 to 27 vote Feb. 27, but the future of programs and positions Ross will oversee remains hazy.
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Mattis mulls consolidation in IT, cyber
In a Feb. 17 memo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told senior leadership to establish teams to look for duplication across the armed services in business operations, including in IT and cybersecurity.
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DISA CTO to retire
David Mihelcic spent the final 19 years of his government career with the Defense Information Systems Agency.
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Prime time for the Data Act?
Some early signs suggest that the implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act could become a policy priority in the Trump administration.
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Senate confirms Trump's OMB chief
Mick Mulvaney, one of Capitol Hill's leading critics of government spending and debt, will serve as budget director in the Trump administration.
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Pentagon IT veteran installed as acting NSC chief
Lt. Gen. Joseph Keith Kellogg (Ret.) has taken over as acting national security adviser in the wake of the sudden resignation of Michael Flynn.
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How the hiring freeze targets millennials
The government desperately needs younger talent to replace an aging workforce, and experts say that a freeze on hiring doesn't help.
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Ethics office website chokes under crush of visitors
The Office of Government Ethics' website was overwhelmed by the volume of visitors, after White House adviser Kellyanne Conway endorsed Ivanka Trump's clothing line in a live TV interview.
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Either Congress reforms the civil service, or Trump does it his way, senator warns
Workforce cuts through a freeze and attrition "may not be optimal," said Sen. James Lankford, and Congress can collaborate to find a better way.
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Trump's OMB pick advances amid concern from Democrats
Two Senate committees advanced President Donald Trump's pick to head the Office of Management and Budget on party-line votes, as Democrats raised concerns about his fitness to serve in that role.
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Shulkin pledges no 'learning curve' as VA secretary
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee conducted a bipartisan hearing to elevate current VA Undersecretary for Health to lead the agency, while elsewhere in the legislative chamber, panels were at odds over other Trump cabinet picks.
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OPM explains the hiring freeze
The Office of Personnel Management released guidance explaining what is and isn't covered by the hiring freeze. There are more exceptions than one might think.
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House Dems want details on transition team threats to oust IGs
Two members on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want answers from the White House about reports that Trump officials told agency watchdogs to start looking for new jobs.
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Connolly looks to give feds a pay raise
For the fourth year running, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) has introduced legislation aimed at restoring "years of lost wage increases" for federal employees.
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House Oversight to tackle IT and workforce, but probably not Trump's potential conflicts
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a work plan for the 115th Congress that includes key reauthorizations and IT oversight, but Democrats on the panel wanted to hear more about President Trump's finances.
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Dave Mader joins Deloitte
The former OMB controller, who pushed aggressively for shared services, will be the chief strategy officer for Deloitte's federal civilian sector business.
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