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New rules let Congress use Web sites such as YouTube
Web 2.0 sites cannot be used for commercial or campaign-related purposes.
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Congress sets conditions on DHS spending
Homeland Security Department must make improvements before Congress releases hold on funding.
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Info sharing to be part of performance reviews
New guidance released to help federal agencies that participate in the Information Sharing Environment hold employees accountable for their efforts to share terrorism-related information.
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Bill would tighten task-order rules governmentwide
The legislation requires the government to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation within one year of the bill’s passage to reflect the new policy.
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NASA launches Smog Blog for Central America
Site provides reports about air quality using data from satellites.
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DHS drops potential pay-for-performance plans
Continuing resolution prohibits funding for department's human resources management system.
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GSA adds schedules oversight office
Divided among several offices, schedules program could go in different directions.
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Many agencies unable to produce reliable financial data
Information from financial management systems needed for daily management and operational decisions.
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Buzz of the Week: McCain and cost-plus contracting
Sen. McCain's proposal to trim federal government spending by switching to fixed-price contracts touched a nerve in the federal community.
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Letter: Several readers say McCain lacks understanding on contracts issue
Readers don't agree with ending the use of cost-plus contracts, question McCain's knowledge on contracts and, the readers tell us why we need these contracts.
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Letter: DOD personnel system not fair for all
Readers write about the problems in the Defense Department's system as the agency makes final rules.
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Companies show mix of competitive, noncompetitive contracts
Government information shows individual contractors have a mixed record on competition.
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Competition eludes easy fixes
Competition for federal contracts has become a political hot button but still defies a quick solution.
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What’s new with DOD’s 5015.02-STD
DOD released Version 3 of 5015.02-STD in April 2007 and certified products this year.
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New bailout plans for archivists
Updated DOD records standard gets governmentwide nod as possible solution to a growing problem.
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Catching the wave of public service spirit
More agencies look to bring effective managers to government.
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Writing the CXO playbook
Seasoned federal executives offer lessons for the next administration’s team of senior leaders.
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