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Logistics agency expands telework initiative
More Defense Logistics Agency employees are working away from their offices.
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Software glitches force shutdown of agency hiring Web sites
Problems with Monster’s QuickHire system force Homeland Security, HHS to find alternate ways of processing job applications.
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Cybersecurity officials turn tables on congressional graders
Chief information security officers give overseers only average grade for their report card on computer security efforts.
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CIO Council drops out of controversial cybersecurity forum
Group moves to start up its own information exchange effort.
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IT spending can help agencies save money, says House leader
Even in an age of increased budget pressure, IT investments can spur efficiency, says Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va.
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House panel, company withdraw support for public-private cybersecurity group
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., and an executive at Computer Sciences Corp. reconsider official involvement.
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GSA to sell voice telecom services through IT schedule
In a first, agency will add voice service to widely used information technology contract.
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Computer security could be tied to agencies’ funding
Congressional concern for agencies’ cybersecurity could lead to budget cuts if no improvements shown.
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Web site lets feds tally telework savings
Federal workers can figure the cost of commuting, both to their wallets and to the environment.
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FAA debuts online 'human factors' training
System provides self-guided lessons on design and development of aircraft that are safer to fly.
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Cybersecurity standardization moves forward
OMB is exploring consolidation of agency cybersecurity functions as part of its strategy to reduce back-office expenses.
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National EEOC call center opens amid controversy
Critics say customer service center will lead to decrease in efficiency.
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Passenger screening system may not be ready by August
GAO also says privacy protections for the Secure Flight system may not be met.
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Unions raise concerns about online personnel records system
Labor leaders support moving employee personnel files online, but voice security concerns.
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Securities commission rife with security gaps, GAO says
Agency charged with regulating other companies’ financial systems has regulation problems of its own.
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