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Program Manager Class
Proposed classification would affect pay plans, series, titles and grades of IT program managers.
Tech
Group says biometric screening could reduce airport hassle
Passengers who volunteer personal biometric data — possibly including iris scans or fingerprints — and answer questions would glide through airport security.
Oversight
GSA’s wiki platform is improving efficiency and performance, senior official says
Initiative is in keeping with White House efforts to link open government to improved operations.
Defense
From Nextgov: U.S. supercomputer experts assess radiation risks amid crisis at Japanese nuclear facility
The National Nuclear Security Administration activates a California-based center to process predictive models based on available information.
Oversight
Federal mentors dispense wisdom on YouTube
Top government leaders offer career advice in online videos for young employees.
Tech
Race to Hire
The Veterans Affairs Department has brought on 365 new IT workers so far in its push announced in January.
Defense
Government uses new and old media to get its message out after Japan disaster
Press conferences, Twitter help agencies disseminate information on tsunami effects in the U.S.
Oversight
SEC told to reorganize and live within its means
House hearing on conflict-of-interest charges involving former general counsel leaves agency battling for public trust and increased funding.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: GPS industry and new cellular carrier spar over interference issue
Effort to expand broadband access could cause massive disruption, critics say.
Oversight
Patent bill passes Senate, House hurdles lie ahead
If enacted, the legislation would be the first major overhaul of the patent system in more than half a century.
Oversight
Study shows health IT efforts worthwhile
The review of 154 other studies found that 92 percent were positive overall.
Tech
From Nextgov: U.S. might be giving away sensitive military technology, report finds
A major decline in the number of foreign worker visas screened by Commerce is part of the problem, GAO says.
Tech
IT Ivory Tower
Employers are finding many hires fresh out of college aren't ready to hit the ground running.
Oversight
U.S.-funded Arabic TV might have affected events in Egypt
Survey commissioned by Broadcasting Board of Governors says as many as 25 percent of Egyptians in major cities viewed coverage by Alhurra TV.
Tech
House appropriators to cut 2011 Veterans Affairs IT funds by $160 million
Reduction would represent a 5 percent decrease over requested budget.
Tech
Online Profiles: The New Resume?
A survey of human resources managers says profiles on social media sites could one day replace resumes.
Tech
Wanted: More Techies
With private sector demand strong, the government is facing stiff competition for IT workers.
Tech