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Comings and goings
George Foresman, Virginia's chief of preparedness, nominated to be the Homeland Security Department's first official in charge of preparedness; Debra Stouffer, a well-known figure in private and government technology, has joined Digital Management.
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Wynne wins confirmation
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael Wynne as secretary of the Air Force.
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Ex-military official to lead VA reorganization
VA hires retired Army colonel with experience overseas to reorganize and consolidate IT shop.
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DOD issues new labor, pay rules for civilian employees
Lawmakers have 30 days to review the 437 pages of regulations before they go into effect, barring litigation to block them.
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DOD fills biz agency post
Army Maj. Gen. Carlos “Butch” Pair becomes the top acquisition official.
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Summit: IT workforce must be diversified
Federal IT contractors share best practices and ways to improve opportunities for women and minorities.
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OMB preparing to open shop for IT security LOB
The Office of Management and Budget hopes to begin setting up several lines of business for IT security in the next fiscal year, with the selection of the first centers of excellence.
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Appeals court shelves shutdown of Interior computers
An injunction, issued Oct. 20, blocked the use of any systems with access to Indian trust fund data.
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GAO: SSA is rushing disability claims system rollout
SSA is installing a nationwide electronic disability claims system without testing it end-to-end, government watchdog organization says.
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Bush names DHS’ first undersecretary for preparedness
If approved, George Foresman would have a $4 billion budget to create a Preparedness Directorate at the department.
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Database issues hurt National Guard and Reserve
New report criticizes the Defense Department for not enforcing a law that requires service members to inform DOD about their civilian employers.
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OPM promotes Dillaman
As a senior OPM manager, Kathy Dillaman was a leader in automating the processing of personnel investigations.
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VA will centralize IT budget, personnel authority over next year
The Veterans Affairs Department will put control of its IT budget and personnel under the department CIO—a sea change that should prevent future monumental IT system failures.
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VA gives CIO power over budget
VA officials promise lawmakers they will centralize the agency's billion-dollar information technology budget in the CIO's office to control spending.
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Interior to issue smart card identity credentials
The Interior Department’s National Business Center is setting up accredited procedures to issue smart card identity credentials for itself and other federal agencies.
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Mass. CIO blames unions for IT hiring woes
But he said unions could play a useful role if they focus on providing training for members.
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Turco named GSA acting deputy administrator
Kathleen Turco, chief financial officer at the General Services Administration, will become acting deputy administrator effective Nov. 1.
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VA health IT gets new chief
Craig Luigart named to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health IT programs and services.
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New York CIO to retire
James Dillon, New York's first CIO, said state governments are at a crossroads.
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