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VA and Defense agree to build joint electronic health system
Existing systems need an upgrade; effort to adopt a common system could boost efficiency and save money.
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Lawmakers seek probe of Energy cyber-security programs
Request stems from concerns that weakness could allow "individuals or groups backed by nation-states" to access classified information.
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Managers remain hesitant about telework
Survey finds that supervisors who work away from the office themselves are more likely to embrace the practice.
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Latest breach revives call for action to protect data
Bills introduced this session of Congress would require agencies to disclose breaches and encrypt all sensitive data.
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Deal to lure Treasury may alter pricing of telecom contracts
Agreement could be good for all agencies involved because a higher volume of users could keep prices lower.
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Questions arise over GSA chief and contracting irregularities
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., launches an investigation.
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IT contractors prepare for new small-business rule
Rule will give all small firms receiving contracts through preference awards 30 days to report any mergers or acquisitions that affect their size.
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GSA awards contract for system to gather travel data
Details on more than $15 billion in annual travel-related spending will be used to report on trends.
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GSA launches effort to streamline contracting process
Multiple Award Schedule Express Program seeks to cut time it takes companies to get on lists of approved contractors.
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U.S. officials tackle global communications issues
Cyber security a key issue, State Department official says.
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GSA to award new contract for ID card services
Agency officials expect to make an award to one company sometime this spring.
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Government’s Web site gets new name
Old name found to be confusing; survey respondents said they preferred USA.gov.
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Activist: DHS considering outsourcing work for ID law
Department chief ordered plan to hire a private sector data aggregator for license and ID card checks, privacy advocate claims.
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GAO: Patent office can reimburse teleworkers for home Internet
Decision provides a legal basis for the office to cover employees’ home access, up to $100 per month.
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GSA’s chief acquisition officer to leave for private sector
Emily Murphy will work with a former OMB procurement policy chief to help develop law firm’s contracting practice.
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Democratic senators want agency data-mining reports
Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says more than 50 agencies are using data-mining technology.
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Audit could recoup millions in mistaken Navy telecom payments
Effort will attempt to identify mistakes such as payments on noncompliant contracts or nonoperating circuits, and double billing.
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High-ranking GSA acquisition official to retire
Departure of G. Martin Wagner marks second time in recent months that a senior GSA official involved in e-gov efforts has announced plans to leave.
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GAO: Interior office lacks timetable for trust fund reforms
Office charged with implementing management changes also lacks adequate strategy for operations once reforms are complete.
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