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Friday, September 5, 2008

Firms get $9 million for cryptography work
European companies working on advanced cryptography for smart cards get funds from the European Union.
(Posted September 2, 2008)
New OPM rule will let agencies refine areas for job cuts
The Office of Personnel Management states rule change will settle inconsistencies in existing reduction in force regulations as agencies move some employees to other pay systems.
(Posted August 15, 2008)
DHS awards $11.7 million for cyber research
The Homeland Security Department made the awards in several research areas, including botnets and malware, scalable secure systems and cybersecurity metrics.
(Posted August 13, 2008)
Also in the news: Congress lets DOD shift $1.3B to buy intell tech
The money will enable the department to field more intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to Defense News.
(Posted August 8, 2008)
Also in the news: NSF antes up for Internet makeover
The Associated Press reports that the National Science Foundation is providing $12 million for a project aimed at rebuilding the Internet.
(Posted July 31, 2008)
Study: IT research program deserves more resources
Consistent research funding and bigger risk-taking may be needed for the United States to maintain information technology leadership, according to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
(Posted July 31, 2008)
Also in the news: Census needs $3B to cover 2010 count
The bureau's director told Congress that a lack or delay in funding would impede the Decennial census, according to Federal News Radio.
(Posted July 31, 2008)
STEM the competitiveness gap
How America can (and must) stay competitive on science education.
(Posted July 21, 2008)
DHS' blended workforce worries senators
A report by the Senate Appropriations Committee urges the Homeland Security Department to find a better balance between public- and private-sector employees.
(Posted July 10, 2008)
Buzz of the Week: An inconvenient fiscal truth
Will "I.O.U.S.A." make next year's FCW Movie Madness? Probably not, but the independent film doesn't shy away from discussing the United States' struggles with the budget, savings, trade and leadership.
(Posted July 7, 2008)
Ariz. assembles project experts
State officials say they are reaping the benefits of a training and certification program.
(Posted July 7, 2008)
DHS passes $1B spending mark on SBI
A new GAO report outlines the Homeland Security Department's spending on the border security program and finds that DHS has spent far more money than previously reported.
(Posted July 2, 2008)
What do schedules contract users think?
General Services Administration has some questions for federal customers.
(Posted June 30, 2008)
Satellite surveillance program dogged in approps bills
Privacy advocates who worry the program could be used to spy on Americans seek more details.
(Posted June 27, 2008)
Senate nixes emergency census funding
The Senate has eliminated $210 million in emergency supplemental funding that Commerce Department officials say they need to offset the 2010 census’ rising costs.
(Posted June 27, 2008)
GSA short on customer input
MAS advisory panel seeks more feedback from agencies.
(Posted June 25, 2008)
Telework: Good policy, better practice
The more managers can test the continuity-of-operations plans in nonemergency situations, the better the organization will handle the real emergencies.
(Posted June 23, 2008)
Accord might avert furloughs
House leaders have reached an accord with the Bush administration on emergency funding for the war on terrorism.
(Posted June 20, 2008)
GAO union optimistic about pay
Bill to grant pay raises to hundreds of GAO employees who were denied them under the agency’s restructured pay system might become law.
(Posted June 13, 2008)
Obama, Coburn propose more transparency in government contracting
The Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 would make more federal contracting and spending information available on the USASpending.gov Web site.
(Posted June 5, 2008)






 
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