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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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Border project gets new manager

Retired Air Force Col. Mark Borkowski replaces Greg Giddens.

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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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FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the Oct. 6, 2008, issue and related items.

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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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Certified for security

Agencies should know how many employees at managed-security service providers carry certifications.