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Broadband operators reject ding-a-ling answers

Scottsburg, Ind., officials got tired of waiting for broadband service to come, so they created their own

Talking across the fence

IT industry groups have complex relationships with the federal agencies and lawmakers they often collaborate with

Tickets to travel

How border states, with the blessing of the Homeland Security Department, are setting their own card standards for identifying travelers at border crossings

NEWS

Buzz of the Week: Embracing Web 2.0

DHS under more scrutiny after attacks

Agencies told to hold contractors accountablefor cybersecurity when they write contracts

DOD relents and names a CMO

Circuit

COMMENT

Editorial: Rudy’s management plans

Workforce issues are important enough to deserve something more than a silver-bullet remedy that everybody knows won’t work

Risher: The IT pay conundrum

MANAGEMENT

SEC case proves merit pay is hard

Arbitrator identifies subjective practices in SEC’s merit compensation system

OPM: Calling all SES hopefuls

TECHNOLOGY

PCs come full circle

Virtual desktop software is the latest
spin on server-based PC computing

PROCUREMENT

DIA to consolidate intell support

New award would reduce number of vendors so the agency can streamline its oversight

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Senator: Rigid hiring process pushes millennials from federal work

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said agencies are missing out on younger workers because of the government's rigidity, particularly its protracted hiring process.
FCW @ 30

Since 1987, FCW has covered it all -- the major contracts, the disruptive technologies, the picayune scandals and the many, many people who make federal IT function. Here's a look back at six of the most significant stories.
A 'minibus' appropriations package could be in the cards

A short-term funding bill is expected by Sept. 30 to keep the federal government operating through early December, but after that the options get more complicated.
DOD launches new tech hub in Austin

The DOD is opening a new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental office in Austin, Texas, while Congress debates legislation that could defund DIUx.
Merged IT modernization bill punts on funding

A House panel approved a new IT modernization bill that appears poised to pass, but key funding questions are left for appropriators.
Army wants cyber capability everywhere

The Army's cyber director said cyber, electronic warfare and information operations must be integrated into warfighters' doctrine and training.