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Transition tips for careerists
Making a good impression on new agency leaders serves you well, writes Alan Balutis, but it takes some finesse.
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OPM's guide to second-term staffing
The Office of Personnel Management's "Presidential Transition Guide to Federal Human Resources Management" outlines how to deal with incoming and outgoing administration employees.
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Presidential transitions: Your chance to shine
With a little preparation, senior leaders can rise to the top during a transition, but the time to act is now, writes Bob Woods
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Putting your best foot forward
A second term does not equal status quo. Here’s how to survive and thrive in the transition to Obama II.
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Innovation agenda needed to solve national problems, report concludes
A group of Brookings Institution fellows, headed by Darrell West, have authored a report identifying needed innovations and the challenges associated with them.
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Klossner: Get ready for the new political appointees
FCW cartoonist John Klossner sketches the key to second-term success.
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Report recommends IT priorities for second term
The Obama administration could save hundreds of billions of dollars by following some recommendations from ACT/IAC, says the group.
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How to become a presidential appointee
The early days of President Obama's second term will bring a new wave of senior leaders and political appointees at agencies. Those who want such a job should apply now.
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Election's end revives hope for cybersecurity action
With uncertainty about the presidency settled, attention turns again to the chances of legislation or an executive order to address cyber threats.
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New members of Congress bring agency experience
Congress may benefit from executive-branch experience coming with some of the incoming freshmen.
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Obama wins. Now what?
The re-election of President Barack Obama raises new questions about bipartisanship, agency funding and the tech agenda.
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Retroactive repeal of sequestration possible -- but risky
The effects of sequestration could be mitigated if the president and Congress continue trying to repeal it next year, but it would be a gamble, analysis suggests.
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NAPA plans advice for the president on federal initiatives
Recommendations for the president on large-scale projects and performance improvement are set for release and discussion at a public event.
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NARA map shows elections past and future
An interactive online map allows users to research past presidential elections or apply state-by-state scenarios to the current one to see how various state wins or losses affects electoral vote totals.
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Obama remark gives sequestration hope
A remark in the Oct. 22 presidential debate has led to speculation about the prospect of averting budget cuts set to hit in January.
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GOP platform stresses offense, information-sharing on cybersecurity
Party document accuses current administration of "costly and heavy-handed regulatory approach."
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NRC cybersecurity exec steps down
Pat Howard, the chief information security officer at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is retiring from government in April.
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Get ready for a leadership vacuum
2012 likely to be the year of leadership changes as the presidential election nears.
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Defense acquisition chief nominated as DOD deputy secretary
Ashton Carter, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, is expected to replace William Lynn in the No. 2 post at the Defense Department.
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Deputy defense secretary to step down
After more than two years in the job, Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn will step down from the second-highest DOD post to spend more time with his family.
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