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FCW's The Week

Jun 26, 2008

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FEATURE

Enterprise architects talk the business talk
More people now see EA as a planning and management tool, not a technology project

The federal enterprise architecture: Where it fits

THE WEEK

Buzz of the Week: GSA’s Williams: Kudos and questions

GSA watchers praise Williams nomination
Other Policy News

Surveillance program dogged in approps bills

Senate nixes emergency funding for Census Bureau

Unions expect to negotiate new rules for NSPS

Read the Proposed regulations for NSPS

Other Management News

Lee to lead defense, intell markets at Compusearch

House panel approves raise for civilian workers

OGE issues final rule on conflict-of-interest restrictions

Read the Post-Employment Conflict of Interest Restrictions; Final Rule

Technology News

Agencies hit security mark

From the pages of …
GCN

NIST revises disk encryption algorithm

New guidelines for identity assurance, privacy controls

Air Force tests new broadband IT

Washington Technology

GAO: More acquisition support needed for Deepwater

Army issues Internet awareness RFP

FCW FORUM

Editorial: The importance of IT

Edgerton: June 30: The deadline is here

MANAGEMENT

Intell leaders heed pay concerns
Leaders of the intelligence community make a point of getting employee input on pay-for-performance plans

ACQUISITION

MAS panel wants more feedback

Advisory group is asking more GSA customers to share thoughts on schedule pricing and practices

What do schedules contract users think?

TECHNOLOGY

Navy takes EA concept to heart
With 2 initiatives, the Navy expects to score gains in program efficiency and effectiveness

POLICY

Outlook good for lines of biz
Successful lines of business will weather the coming change in the White House, forecasters predict

Smart policies protect agencies

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