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BLM streamlines Web tool for permits
The Bureau of Land Management has restored online data related to oil and gas development on American Indian lands.
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Letter: Make set-asides fair for everyone
A reader writes, "If we continue to have set-aside programs based on race, unemployment stats, previous roles in life, then I am all for a gender-based preference as well."
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IG finds service has improved buying efforts
The Interior Department has fixed its problems with an acquisition service after losing its biggest customer for nearly a year, according to the Defense Department's inspector general.
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Mobile bank examiners may get improved IT
The Comptroller of the Currency has published a request for information that seeks to improve connectivity, performance and user experiences for more than 1,200 mobile bank examiners.
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Analysis tool exempt from some privacy laws
The Homeland Security Department has exempted a new data analysis tool from some provisions of the Privacy Act.
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Law could impede high-risk cargo screening
A law that requires 100 percent scanning of U.S.-bound ocean cargo by 2012 could have a negative effect on efforts to target high-risk cargo, a new GAO report states.
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Bush designates acting SBA administrator
Santanu Baruah was nominated to be administrator in June; but the Senate has not held a confirmation hearing.
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GSA extends deadline for TIC proposals
Vendors on the GSA Networx contract have several more weeks to submit proposals for the services they can offer under the Trusted Internet Connections initiative.
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Energy IG finds flaws in DOE IT security
The weaknesses affect systems that store classified national security information, an audit has found.
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New OPM rule will let agencies refine areas for job cuts
The Office of Personnel Management states rule change will settle inconsistencies in existing reduction in force regulations as agencies move some employees to other pay systems.
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Tracking a cyberattack
During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.
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Air Force reconsiders cyber unit
Air Force officials are interested in creating a Cyber Command because cyberspace and space-based capabilities allow the military to conduct global operations.
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Bill would kill rule on women-owned business
A controversial proposal from the Small Business Administration has upset members of Congress because of its limited scope.
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2008 Rising Star award program judges
Ten judges from government and industry backgrounds rendered an invaluable service in selecting our winners.
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Rising Star: Michelle Walker
Walker worked on an analysis that provided a framework for future business process improvements.
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