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Legislation may broaden OMB’s e-gov perspective, agency IT managers say

Agency CIOs and IT managers want the E-Government Act of 2002 to help the Office of Management and Budget see the e-government forest for the 25 Quicksilver trees.

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Classified records certification awarded

Open Text's Livelink is the first to receive DOD's new classified records certification

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INS sets date for student data

Rule calls for colleges to begin reporting data about foreign students electronically on Jan. 30

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Inventories give insight to workforce

Agencies are releasing listings of jobs that could be outsourced and those that should stay in-house

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E-learning lessons learned

At first, there were two standards for videotape technology: VHS and Beta. In the end, there was VHS.

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Will GSA schedule draw non-feds?

The federal government, after years of debate, is extending its buying power to state and local governments through a small provision in the E-Government Act of 2002, which Congress passed last month. But some observers disagree on whether the measure will have the effect Congress expects.

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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