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For NRC’s Ash, information comes before technology

Nuclear Regulatory Commission CIO Darren Ash has some definite views on how technology can change government.

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A new player in federal IT?

Capgemini Government Solutions has been around for some time, but a new CEO sees market openings.

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Nominee promises digital answers to VA problems

The Obama administration’s attempt to turn the page at the Veterans Affairs Department moved to Congress with the confirmation hearing of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald.

Cybersecurity

CIS: Help is on the way for OIT

Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Office of Information Technology has a chief of staff candidate in the hiring pipeline and expects to fill two other key spots by October.

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Obama's pick to lead the VA led a private-sector digital revolution

As CEO of Procter & Gamble, Bob McDonald worked to transform marketing and operations using technology, and to create digital literacy standards within the executive ranks.

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The appropriations game

Cartoonist John Klossner's impression of the budget.

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Why a transformation commission is good for feds

Legislation before Congress could provide vital support for agencies that are struggling to save money while serving the public.

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Content from Obama transition site vanishes

Did the Edward Snowden incident kill Change.gov? At least one transparency advocate thinks it's possible.

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Obama names picks to head Census, NOAA

Two of the most data-intensive agencies in the government are due for new leaders.

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Obama taps former political director to lead OPM

The new head will take over as the federal personnel office weathers criticism over a retirement processing backlog and other challenges.

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Tangherlini picked to be permanent GSA administrator

After serving in an acting capacity for more than a year, Dan Tangherlini is the president's pick to take the role officially.

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VanRoekel takes on management in temporary OMB shift

Federal CIO will take over while a permanent replacement for Jeffrey Zients is found.

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Roger Baker joins Agilex

Former CIO of Veterans Affairs is now chief strategy officer of employee-owned, analytics- and mobility-focused firm.

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The future of the CIO

As NASA CIO Linda Cureton leaves government for the private sector, she offers some parting thoughts on the changing role of the federal CIO.

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Obama announces cyber executive order during speech

State of the Union address also touches on impending budget cuts.

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SBA leader to step down

SBA's Karen Mills announces she will leave her post when her successor is confirmed.

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Another cabinet official to leave

Energy Secretary Steven Chu plans to step down.

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Transportation secretary resigns

Ray LaHood will not stay through President Obama's second term.

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Berry to leave OPM for Interior?

Ken Salazar's coming departure renews speculation about OPM's leader.

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After the inauguration, some forecasts for the next four years

Steve Kelman takes the occasion of Barack Obama's inauguration to ask some friends what good and bad things they consider most likely to happen during the president's second term.