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Groves: Census reorg will boost efficiency, technological edge

Census Director Robert Groves explains how the agency will be able to still perform effectively despite the consolidation and cuts.

Friday - 07/01/2011, 02:34pm EDT
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Inside look at DoD-VA interagency relations

In Debra Filippi's 34 years of work in the federal government she served as the Director of the DoD/VA Interagency program office.

Friday - 07/01/2011, 02:28pm EDT
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DoD, CIA play musical chairs

Leon Panetta will be sworn in today as the next defense secretary. David Petraeus was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as the next CIA director.

Friday - 07/01/2011, 08:32am EDT

GAO: How to better implement new projects

Lisa Shames is director of natural resources and environment at the Government Accountability Office and shares tips for your agency.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 03:54pm EDT
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Panetta starts job as Defense secretary on Friday

Leon Panetta will start his new job as the Defense secretary tomorrow.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 03:44pm EDT

7 Keys to management success

Jonathan Breul, executive director at the IBM Center for The Business of Government, outlines the the seven management imperatives federal managers should incorporate.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 03:05pm EDT
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How to keep your supply chain safe

Supply chain cybersecurity is a growing concern for agencies. John Pironti, an advisor to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, gives us advice on keeping your supply chain safe.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 10:56am EDT
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Gates bids farewell to Pentagon

After four-and-a-half years, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says goodbye to the Pentagon. Today is his last day on the job.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 08:30am EDT

Thursday Morning Federal Newscast - June 30, 2011

In this morning's Federal Newscast, today is Defense Secretary Robert Gates' last day on the job. Plus, how some Census workers could be losing their jobs.

Thursday - 06/30/2011, 08:10am EDT

Job cuts possible in Census reorg

The Census Bureau plans to close half of its regional offices in its first realignment of field offices in 50 years. The change could affect more than 300 employees. Agency leaders expect to save up to $18 million dollars per year under the plan.

Wednesday - 06/29/2011, 07:12pm EDT

DoD trying to take cost out of operations

Beth McGrath, DoD's deputy chief management officer, said reworking acquisition regulations will include new ways to buy technology and promote agile development. The Pentagon is targeting everything from the way it buys technology to standardizing business systems in an effort to save money and become more efficient. DoD wants to standardize 15 common, commercial business processes.

Wednesday - 06/29/2011, 08:28am EDT
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Labor changes workers' comp rule for feds

A new rule requires federal agencies to file claims for workers compensation electronically. It also adds a new condition that makes federal employees eligible for compensation.

Tuesday - 06/28/2011, 06:27pm EDT

Senate confirms 3 Justice nominees

One nominee, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, drew criticism for his support of trying terrorism suspects in civil rather than military trials, according to the article.

Tuesday - 06/28/2011, 05:19pm EDT

Debra Wall appointed new deputy archivist

Archivist David Ferriero named Debra Steidel Wall as his deputy, effective July 3, according to an agency release.

Tuesday - 06/28/2011, 04:59pm EDT

Reorganization lessons of 9/11

Former leaders from the intelligence community are looking to see if they can find best practices for the administration's effort to reorganize the government. We get details from the Partnership for Public Service's John Palguta.

Tuesday - 06/28/2011, 10:57am EDT
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SSA budget constraints prompt reorganization

A number of functions will move out of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer, according to an email obtained by Federal News Radio. SSA is looking for ways to address funding reductions in its 2011 budget.

Monday - 06/27/2011, 01:39pm EDT

Analysis: What should be Panetta's top concerns at DoD?

The new DoD secretary will need to concentrate on military spending cuts and withdrawing troops from the Middle East, according to Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan.

Friday - 06/24/2011, 07:11pm EDT
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Vess sets standard with HR Connect

Debra Vess's program, HR Connect, has been recognized for benefitting many agencies in the field of HR. It's the reason she was named a 2011 Causey Award winner.

Thursday - 06/23/2011, 02:21pm EDT
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OPM jumps on wiki bandwagon for training, development

Stephen Shih of OPM tells Federal News Radio about the success of the new wiki site used for training and development of government managers and training professionals.

Wednesday - 06/22/2011, 07:05pm EDT
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GAO targets duplication, redundancy in agencies

The administration's government reorganization efforts are underway. Federal News Radio spoke with Pat Dalton, chief operating officer at GAO, about duplication and redundancy in the federal government.

Tuesday - 06/21/2011, 07:56pm EDT
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