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5 ethical missteps and how to avoid them

Experts point out how maintaining proper federal/industry relationships can be a minefield

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5 reasons why 'groupthink' is good

Many groups are worth joining, but if policy-making is your bag, here are five organizations you should consider.

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5 certifications for aspiring CIOs

Leaders list credentials that can help IT professionals move up the ladder.

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Amey: Enough with the ‘one bad apple’ defense

Policies to curb violations have served as Band-Aids when the face of government is changing.

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OPM reinforces flexibilities in emergencies

A memo from OPM Director Linda Springer reminds agencies about benefits and leave available to employees during inclement weather and natural disasters.

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Warner gets a Second Life

The former Virginia governor joined the virtual game as a way to engage people in real-world democratic processes.

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ASCP gets a new boss

The Army Small Computer Program is now under the operational control of the Program Executive Office for Command Control Communications Tactical.

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Doan whittles away GSA deficit and enjoys it

The administrator said she has looked for ways to trim agency programs and asked GSA to make a 9 percent across-the-board cut in funding.

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Bush to nominate VA assistant secretary

With Senate approval, the VA would promote Robert Howard from supervisor of the Office of Information and Technology to assistant secretary for information and technology.

Cybersecurity

L-1 Identity Solutions emerges from merger

The new entity is the result of the merger between Viisage Technology and Identix and includes Iridian Technologies, SecuriMetrics and Integrated Biometric Technology.

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In-Q-Tel names new CEO

Technology veteran Christopher Darby will take over Amit Yoran's position as president and CEO of the venture capital firm Sept. 18.

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DOD's Office of Force Transformation to close

Experts say it was dependent on the late Vice Adm. Arthur Cebrowski's vision and energy.

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NOAA workers join Commerce pay-for-performance project

Among the employees shifting out of the General Schedule pay system are local members of several federal workers' unions, including AFGE.

Cybersecurity

Technology trap

Is our national obsession with technology causing us to misdirect our terrorism-fighting efforts?

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ProSight hires VP for federal sector

Sam Maccherola will be responsible for strategy, sales and marketing of the company’s federal business unit.

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New book offers managers tips on keeping the best employees

"Retaining Your Best People" describes complex set of managerial skills necessary to retain best workers.

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SRA's chief operating officer retires

Renny DiPentima, the company's CEO, will assume David Kriegman's duties until a successor is named.

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Balutis moves to Cisco

Formerly the government strategies leader at Input, Alan Balutis becomes a distinguished fellow and director at Cisco's Internet Business Solutions Group.

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Union: Low staffing at LAX worsens delays

Airline passenger advocacy group says staffing levels are part of a larger problem.

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A work in progress

Experts debate whether the creation of DHS boosted technology programs as expected.