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How innovation draws techies to GSA
IT modernization not only makes agencies run better, it also helps with getting top IT talent, said GSA's CIO.
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Pay raise for feds likely included in funding bill
A long-sought 1.9 percent pay raise appears to be packaged in appropriations bills to keep the government fully open for the rest of the fiscal year. Back pay for contractors, however, was dropped from the compromise package.
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Trump taps Education adviser to lead OFPP
Michael Wooten, a senior advisor on acquisitions at the Federal Student Aid office, was nominated to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
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Murkowski optimistic on funding deal: 'We're going to get this figured out'
As a deal to avert another partial government shutdown began to take shape Monday afternoon, the Alaska senator also voiced support for a 2.6 percent federal pay raise.
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Shutdown still in play, White House says
With the clock running out on a continuing resolution funding multiple agencies, the White House and the Congress appear to be edging toward a deal -- but a lot can still go wrong.
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Defense Digital Service looks to retool tech recruitment
In the race for tech talent, the Defense Digital Service is seeking a contractor to help lure workers from industry, state, local and federal agencies.
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USDS veterans tapped to head OPM IT shop
Clare Martorana will take over as CIO of the personnel agency, and David Nesting will serve as her deputy.
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House to probe legality of making feds work during shutdowns
A House panel is probing the legal gray area of excepted operations during a lapse in appropriations.
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TSP loan rules relaxed ahead of next shutdown deadline
A rule change allows furloughed feds and those working without pay to take out loans against their retirement during shutdowns.
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White House announces new CIO
Roger L. Stone was announced as a top IT advisor to President Trump as part of a raft of personnel announcements on Feb. 2.
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GSA taps acting official to lead Office of Systems Management
Judith Zawatsky will head a key office at the Federal Acquisition Service.
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Judge cautions White House over shutdown recalls
A U.S. District judge said that planned recalls of feds during shutdowns for activities not directly related to protecting life or property could violate the Antideficiency Act.
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Survey: Feds fear a second shutdown
More than half of respondents to a FCW survey said their agencies are recovering quickly from the shutdown, but even more worry about another lapse in appropriations.
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House votes for 2.6 percent federal pay raise
In the first week back from the longest shutdown in American history, Congress is moving to challenge the administration's civilian pay freeze.
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How brokers can help buy tomorrow’s technology today
Federal program managers are awash in data, but lack information. Experts and innovators in the acquisition community can help bridge the gap.
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Air Force's Kessel Run expands its ranks
In its first civilian-focused hiring event, the Air Force’s software factory Kessel Run looks to bring on about 30 new personnel.
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OPM warns that back pay could be wonky
The Office of Personnel Management is directing agencies to pay employees impacted by the partial shutdown as soon as possible, but warns that the initial payroll could require some corrections after the fact.
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OMB recalls feds to work
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo instructing agencies to reopen after a continuing resolution ending the 35-day shutdown was signed into law.
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Shutdown ends with three-week stopgap deal
President Trump announced a deal with Congress to fund the government while negotiations for border security priorities take place.
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Legislators look for new ways to pay feds
As furloughed feds and those working without pay face a second missed paycheck, some in Congress are looking for solutions outside of a funding deal.
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