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VA loses another key official
General Counsel Tim McClain is resigning to return to the private sector.
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Avatech Solutions expands
The purchase of Technology & Training Service will add to Avatech's facilities and asset management systems.
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ITAA: Raise SBA size limits
The Information Technology Association of America has asked the Small Business Administration to restructure its size standards to reflect today’s small businesses.
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Floods force IRS to fly COOP
Forced out of its headquarters, the agency has turned to telework to stay up and running.
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Congress to quiz top VA officials
Lawmakers riled by IG report on response to laptop theft.
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GAO, OMB disagree on high-risk projects oversight
The watchdog agency said OMB should apply consistent standards to problem projects, but OMB said some flexibility is essential.
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The veterinarian becomes a CIO
Gregory Parham combines his career interests in epidemiology and information technology.
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Politics changes A-76 landscape
Congress uses its power to intercede in public/private job competitions.
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Why can’t feds hire better, faster?
Merit Systems Protection Board urges agencies to use successive hiring hurdles.
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USPS unveils contract candidates
The agency is seeking a contractor to run its HSPD-12 project management office.
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Army lessons learned
Junior officers sharing battlefield experiences in near-real time adapt faster than the Army’s top military leaders.
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Certain Software names D.C.-based director
Diane Stoner will direct federal sales and business development for the company's events planning software.
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OMB creates EA catalog
The Federal Transition Framework consolidates various guidance and policies into a single source.
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Air Force names new C4ISR head
Brig. Gen. James Whitmore will replace Maj. Gen. Gregory Power.
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Gonzalez becomes IRS' acting CIO
The deputy CIO takes over in acting capacity as Grams leaves the agency.
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Grants.gov gets set for E-Authentication
Grants.gov is expanding the choice of credential service providers for agencies and users that post their grant opportunities and apply for federal money online.
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SAIC adds software unit
The purchase of GeoViz.com adds commercial 2-D and 3-D training tools to company's DOD offerings.
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DOD expands second phase of NSPS
Spiral 1.2 will cover more than 66,500 employees rather than the planned 47,000.
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Clearance process accelerates into high gear
Key personnel officials assure vendors of success in upgrading background investigation procedures.
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