FEATURE
Buzz of the Week: Discussing Web 2.0 concerns using Web 2.0
GAO union optimistic about pay Other Management news:
Evans wins ACT’s Franke Award
Senior exec group urges changes to pay
Army official urges Lean Six Sigma use
CHCO makes major strides in five years
GSA, union sign telework agreement
New interagency contracts might need approvalOther Acquisition news:
Feds get more protest rights
Bill widens GSA choices for state, local governments
GSA: expand cooperative purchasing
Census management improves, but budget questions linger Other Policy news:
USDA keeps livestock data public
Bill aimed at small-biz cybersecurity
Treasury offers benefits debit card
EPA seeks info-sharing ideasOther Technology news:OPM supplies HR line of business tech detailsDHS enterprise network moves forwardDOD reassures users about e-mail privacy
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Government Health IT
GAO: DOD falters in it use for mental health screenings
HHS seeks data on medical ID thefts
DOD puts medication formulary online
Microsoft: 7 patches for Windows
Enterprise redaction tool boosts security
DOD funds research into info sharing
Washington Technology
DOD plans rapid integration facility
Comings and Goings
Armstrong takes the helm at CBP
NMCI CIO joins Caelum Research
FCW FORUM
Editorial: Millennial makeover
MANAGEMENT
Back to square one on clearancesJoint Security and Suitability Reform Team focuses on factors that cause delays and create backlogs
ACQUISITION
Agencies must rate themselvesOFPP wants agencies to use financial-style rigor to review their acquisition activities
TECHNOLOGY
Adventures in Web 2.0Federal IT pioneers discuss what new online collaborative tools mean for the government.
POLICY
Bush leads biometric push A new presidential directive requires agencies to create standards for sharing biometric data.
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The DOD is opening a new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental office in Austin, Texas, while Congress debates legislation that could defund DIUx.