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Targeted Advertising
John McCain -- not exactly known as a technology guru -- has spent more on search engine advertising than Barack Obama.
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Top IT cops say lack of authority, resources undermine security
Chief information security officers would like to serve and protect computers, but without the authority, budget and time, federal systems remain open to attack.
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Telework becomes more attractive as quality-of-life concerns spike
As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.
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From Nextgov.com: IRS improves IT governance of modernization program
But IG says tax agency needs to improve oversight of information technology projects .
Defense
GAO: Air Force must improve inventory monitoring systems
Watchdog says current approach does not follow best practices.
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Spending bills are on Congress’ agenda for September
Most agencies will likely be funded through a stopgap measure that will carry them over into 2009.
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Grades on management score card fall
Human capital and e-government ratings take a hit, but OMB notes that many agencies still are showing progress.
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CBO projects $400 billion deficit, citing tax rebates
The estimate comes about two weeks after the Office of Management and Budget projected that the fiscal 2008 budget deficit would be $389 billion.
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GAO declines to review protest of massive TSA human resources contract
Watchdog says FAA’s acquisition dispute resolution office has jurisdiction over the issue.
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Agencies strive to meet ambitious energy conservation goals
Law requires facilities to be carbon-neutral by 2030; reducing data center power consumption is a big challenge.
Oversight
Lawmaker cries foul over government-sponsored travel to global conference
Agencies are spending nearly $500,000 to send federal employees to an annual international conference on HIV/AIDS, report says.
Defense
Former employees say Defense audit agency is 'broken'
Veterans of DCAA say performance metrics and quotas forced them to rush reports and limit investigations.
Defense
Pentagon to release draft request for proposals for tankers
The move marks the first official step in a restarting competition for the contract.
Oversight
Waxman presses for more information in wake of court ruling
House Oversight and Government Reform chairman asks OMB, Justice and EPA for descriptions of documents witheld under executive privilege claims.
Oversight
Lawmaker says IRS needs more robust response to identity theft
The agency plans to launch a victim assistance center this fall to deal with tax issues arising from identity theft.
Defense
U.S. counterterrorism efforts flounder in North Africa, GAO says
Interagency conflicts and lack of an integrated strategy thwart critical program.
Oversight
Union concerned that passport jobs could be contracted out
NFFE wants positions classified as inherently governmental so they can be filled only by government workers.
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Federal employee groups, nonprofits cautiously optimistic about OPM nominee
Michael Hager has personnel experience in the public and private sectors -- and bipartisan good will.
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All Obama, All the Time
The results of the presidential election will hinge on voters’ perceptions of Barack Obama.
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