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Lessons learned in federal analytics programs
Report details 'mature data programs' that allow federal managers to discover what works and what doesn't.
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Feds sound off on morale
Responding to a recent FCW article, federal employees agree that shutdowns, furloughs and sequestration are making the government a less appealing workplace.
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HealthCare.gov launched with security risks, documents show
Chao tells Congress the site's authority to operate was granted in a 'fairly nonstandard way.'
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Feds' job satisfaction continues to dive
The survey responses reflect dips in morale based on sequestration furloughs, pay freezes, reduced opportunities for training and travel, and workplace satisfaction -- all before the shutdown, which happened after the survey was complete.
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FCC's CIO started young
David Bray, who got his first federal job at 15, is now overhauling the Federal Communications Commission's outmoded IT.
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Tallying the cost of the shutdown
OMB report counts lost work hours, salaries paid to idle workers and details the effects of the shutdown on government programs.
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10 HealthCare.gov bugs you might have missed
There's even more to the Obamacare launch's stumbles than you know.
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DATA Act, IT consolidation bill advance in Senate
One bill would make it easier to track federal spending; the other would continue ongoing efforts to reduce the number of data centers the government maintains.
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Sebelius dials back expectations on 'tech surge'
During congressional testimony, Kathleen Sebelius warned that the needed improvements to HealthCare.gov are too numerous to address completely in a short time.
Digital Government
Feds look to share spectrum for commercial broadband
Although a detailed, public-facing database of government spectrum use is not in the offing, the government is working to free up more bandwidth for commercial providers.
Acquisition
Obama talks IT procurement
The HeathCare.gov debacle makes clear the importance of smart acquisition practices.
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Who's helping (and who's not) on the 'tech surge'
CMS identifies "emblematic" private-sector contributors and clarifies team structures, as Issa presses tech firms for assistance details.
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Shutdown delays open data deadlines, raises API questions
VanRoekel, Energy Department's Bectel say data feeds should be deemed essential.
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Senate bill calls for more frequent clearance re-checks
Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis might have lost his clearance under measures outlined in new legislation, supporters claim.
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Archuleta confirmed to head OPM
The vote for what is normally an uncontroversial position was unusually partisan.
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Sebelius takes responsibility for Obamacare system failures
Under scrutiny from lawmaker, the HHS secretary answers some key questions, but others remain open.
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Wheeler confirmed as FCC chairman
He previously led two telecommunications trade associations.
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Healthcare.gov launch is a 'teachable moment,' says federal CIO
The conception and design of HealthCare.gov was 'bold' in a way that has not been widely appreciated, VanRoekel says.
Modernization
Michael G. Meskill: Taking USDA to the cloud
Thanks to Meskill, the Agriculture Department has joined the ranks of cloud service providers.
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