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VanRoekel to Temporarily Lead OMB Management Team
The administration's top tech executive will retain his duties as federal CIO.
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If You Want a Job in Tech, Learn to Code
'I'm probably not going to hire you,' exec tells recent grads, too many of whom lack critical skills.
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The Audacious Plan to End Hunger with 3-D Printed Food
NASA-funded grant explores the culinary potential for astronauts on very long space missions.
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CenturyLink, AT&T Approved to Immunize Key Private Networks Against Classified Threats
DHS lets the companies sell government-furnished protections against malware spotted by intelligence officials.
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How Feds Fail
The way in which innovations miss the mark can be as important as how they succeed.
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Consumer Smartphones OK'd for Military Use Lack Certain ID Protections
Pentagon disclosed security approvals for Apple iOS and BlackBerry 10 mobile devices.
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Air Force Casts a Wide Net For Cyber Warfare Tools
Service wants to make the bidding process more accessible to start-ups.
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Infographic: We the (Unconfirmed) People
Plenty of vacancies exist in the Obama administration, and the Senate isn’t helping.
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Five Things IT Staff Value More Than Salary
Or: How the Government Can Attract IT Pros During a Pay Freeze.
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Smarter Printing Could Cut Costs, Energy Use in Half
Agencies spend $2 billion a year on printing, only to throw away much of what they print the same day.
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Postal Service Hopes to Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks
Nearly 6,000 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2012, USPS says.
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House Could Withhold DHS Funds While Waiting for Chemical Security Report
Appropriators want to hold back $20 million until Homeland Security produces progress report and spending plan.
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Former Defense Brass Object to ‘More Restrictive’ Nuclear Trade Policies
A half-dozen former U.S. national security leaders implored Obama to avoid tightening restrictions on foreign nuclear cooperation.
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Government's Edge in Attracting Science Pros? Mission
STEMM panelists say more mobility would help, too.
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A New Publication for New Challenges in Defense
Announcing the impending launch of Defense One.
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Ten Tips to Attract the 'Sheldons' to Your Agency
Agencies already hold critical tools to recruit and retain highly-skilled workers.
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VA Takes a Brute Force Approach to the Claims Backlog
The department is requiring some staff to work overtime through September.
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OPM Advertises Vacant CIO Position
The salary for the Senior Executive Service job ranges from $120,000 to $180,000.
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Lawsuit Says IRS Illegally Seized 60 Million Health Records
Agents scooped up e-records in a tax case, violating health privacy laws, California suit alleges.
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