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Editorial: Looking beyond e-mail
As innovations in communications continue to emerge, the government needs a fresh approach to the important task of archiving content.
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Avoid the transition slowdown
Empowering employees is critical to sustaining government gains, a Cisco executive says.
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Clearance reform gets a boost
Recent executive order clarifies roles, sets agencies’ responsibilities.
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Officials: HUBZone program is open to fraud
Investigators for the Government Accountability Office have uncovered lax oversight and vulnerability to fraud.
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Privacy central to new FISMA guidance
Agencies must report progress on implementing breach notification policies and eliminating the unnecessary use of Social Security numbers.
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Committees want reports on contractors
Members of Congress propose requiring reports for more oversight of contractors performing intelligence work.
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OMB to release performance evaluations
The Office of Management and Budget expects agencies to use more effective measures to gauge their strengths and weaknesses, an OMB official says.
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Springer will leave OPM
Linda Springer, director of the Office of Personnel Management, has resigned to accept a position in the private sector.
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GAO: FBI needs to refine cost controls for Sentinel
The FBI has strengthened internal oversight of its automated case-management system, but a new GAO report says tighter controls are necessary.
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Bill would require more privacy officers
A measure in the House of Representatives would beef up the Homeland Security Department's privacy efforts by requiring a full-time privacy officer in each of the department's components.
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STEM the competitiveness gap
How America can (and must) stay competitive on science education.
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PHR adoption: How’s it going?
Provider usage is one way to tell whether the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments’ personal health record systems are successful.
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Reader comment roundup: Mandatory public service with a catch and more ideas
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
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Navy opens contract to small firms
A newly signed agreement between the Navy and the Small Business Administration gives small and disadvantaged businesses more opportunities under a contract.
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Agencies progress on human resources LOB
The Office of Management and Budget reports that agencies have made progress in moving to standard human resources systems and processes.
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Senate: DHS must sort workforce mix
In a blended workforce, Senate urges DHS to find proper balance of contractors and federal employees.
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