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Nextgov Launches Soundbytes
Nextgov wants to hear from you: What do you think about body scanners? Transparency? The IT workforce?
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Kempf to Oversee GSA Acquisitions
General Services Administrator Martha Johnson on Friday announced that Steve Kempf, currently the Federal Acquisition Service's deputy commissioner, will take over as FAS acting commissioner on April 3.
Digital Government
While feds avoid social media, their agencies log on
Congressional staffers and private sector employees in Washington visit social networking sites regularly, but less than half of government executives do, a study found.
Cybersecurity
FAA defends big budget hike for new air traffic control system
Lawmakers are concerned that the NextGen program, which will replace the existing radar-based network with one that relies on satellites, is behind schedule and complex.
Ideas
The Nose Knows
Is your nose a snub? Or maybe a turn-up? According to British scientists, the nose could be the newest feature used to verify an individual's identity.
Digital Government
TSA seeks auto-detection for controversial body scanners
The agency will continue to deploy the technology in major airports in fiscal 2011, officials say.
Digital Government
Audit blames OMB's lack of guidance for shoddy contracting data
But agencies also are responsible for accurate reporting of contract award spending, analysts say.
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Web Site Woes: USAspending.gov
Inconsistencies will continue to plague <a href=http://usaspending.gov/>USAspending.gov</a> unless the Office of Management and Budget issues better reporting guidance to agencies, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Tweet Trends
Social networking offers lots of opportunities to share information, join a conversation, reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Perhaps too many. With Facebook, LinkedIn, GovLoop, Twitter and more, who has time to actively participate in everything?
Digital Government
Former TSA worker indicted on tampering charges
Employee compromised security of terrorist screening database.
Digital Government
Panel recommends overhaul of GSA's Multiple Award Schedules
Agencies buying services and solutions require updated policies, analysts say.
Ideas
Census Sticking Point
The Census Bureau this week started its daunting task--counting the nation's 300-plus million people--by mailing out advance letters to 120 million households. These letters politely remind citizens that the 2010 census documents will be arriving March 15 to 17 and to please fill out and mail back the quick-and-easy 10-question form.
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FBI's Most Wanted in Your Pocket
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is one of many agencies to embrace social networking, but its use of technology has a greater practical purpose than simple information dissemination.
Cybersecurity
Security guidance to aid agencies in cloud computing push
Threat list is helpful but incomplete, analysts say.
Ideas
More Airport Body Scans
The Homeland Security Department on Friday announced that it will expand the use of advanced imaging technology--the controversial body scans--to 11 U.S. aiports by summer, thanks to $1 billion in Recovery Act funds.
Digital Government
GSA announces $10 billion telecom contract to complement Networx
Networx offers recurring infrastructure and transport services but does not provide labor or equipment outside of network or telecommunications service delivery.
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Cloud Computing Trauma
Customer service matters. When it comes to cloud computing, a little bit could go a long way.
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Virtual Training, Real Battle
Live, on-the-ground battlefield preparation is difficult to come by outside of the battlefield itself. Enter <a href=http://ict.usc.edu/projects/urbansim>UrbanSim</a>, a research prototype simulation currently being used to train U.S. Army personnel in complex urban counterinsurgency and stability operations.
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Distraction.gov -- Not
Yes, <a href=http://distraction.gov/>Distraction.gov</a> is a real Web site. No, it isn't a compilation of crossword puzzles, <a href=http://www.sporcle.com/>Sporcle</a> quizzes and Gawker-worthy gossip. In fact, it has nothing to do with giving feds a little diversion at work.
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