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A push for less paperwork

Senator calls for elimination of nearly 400 no-longer-necessary reports.

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SBA takes oversight of mentor-protege programs

The Defense Department alone is exempt from a new law that puts a new spotlight on agency-run programs intended to aid small businesses.

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GSA clears Pinterest for feds

A government-specific terms-of-service agreement makes it safe for agencies to use the picture-hosting social-media service.

Bid protests: Useful tool or abusive practice?

Bid protests may be a necessary way for companies to stand up for their interests, but they also can be a tactic to game the system, according to some analysts.

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DISA execs detail 2013 tech agenda

In the new year, DISA will have a key role in finding and implementing shared IT services across DOD.

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IG details unaddressed tech concerns at Commerce

Despite past reports highlighting various deficiencies, many recommendations have not been implented yet, IG tells Congressional panel.

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Protest slows NASA open source project

NASA's plans to move to a content management system with open source architecture would govern 140 websites and 1,600 assets and applications.

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GSA: Expand fee program

The Industrial Funding Fee could support programs beyond the Multiple Award Schedules, GSA officials say.

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Would Kerry advance e-diplomacy?

Hillary Clinton's expected successor lacks her public commitment to "21st-Century Statecraft," but experts predict he would advance the initiative.

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Defense bill emphasizes cyber operations

Cyber defense gets more prominent role -- with clearer authorities and greater oversight -- under National Defense Authorization Act for 2013.

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FedRAMP issues first certification

The General Services Administration met its self-imposed year-end deadline to begin approving cloud providers.

Purchase agreement gives NASA open source, cloud offerings

Purchase agreement with InfoZen covers web sites, applications and a content management system replacement.