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<i>Science.gov</i> goes from pilot to official launch

Agencies that collect scientific and technical information now give visitors to <a href="http://www.science.gov">science.gov</a> access to more than 1,000 government data resources.<@SM>

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Burbano takes on homeland job

Former CIO is now an adviser for homeland security within the State Department

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Flyzik forming consulting firm

Guerra, Kiviat & Flyzik will advise companies on how to do business with government

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Passenger ID system makes progress

TSA awards contract for system that will perform background checks and risk assessments

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Air traffic control 'commercial'

FAA declares air traffic control a commercial activity, instead of an inherently governmental function

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Northcom cultures 'need to share'

DOD's new Northern Command is suffering growing pains, especially in info sharing

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Homeland e-learning group created

Group will focus on developing common e-learning tools for the Homeland Security Department

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DOD offering homeland expertise

DOD points to its experiences in information sharing, collaboration and networking

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Army tool gives OPM work force facts

As the government’s work force edges closer to retirement, the Office of Personnel Management is working on a system that will give agencies a more accurate look at several characteristics of their personnel.

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DOD personnel plans 'positive'

GAO report calls for more oversight of DOD's strategic human capital planning process

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Roster Change

Government IT personnel moves

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GAO reviews workforce perks

Recruitment bonuses and retention allowances are among the most effective workforce flexibilities in use

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'FirstGov for Science' opens

Science.gov portal provides free access to a full range of science-related reports and databases

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CDC gears up systems vs. terror

Agency has ratcheted up its systems and created new ones for a rapid response against a terrorist act

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CDC system will share data with states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ready to roll out the initial version of a national disease surveillance system linking the agency with state public health departments.<br><@SM>

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DOD extends global net

Two Defense commands have forged a link between their secure wide-area networks

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Hastings named last INS CIO

Scott Hastings has been named the chief information officer at the Immigration and Naturalization Service

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Marines tunnel to SIPRNET

Staff uses encryption to access DOD network

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DOD still working on change

Defense officials need to change their mind-sets about network-centric warfare if they want to make it stick, experts say

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FBI seeks to link joint terrorism task forces

Bureau wants to streamline info sharing