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- IRS to pay $70M in bonuses, Grassley says
- Small companies won't feel effect of lowered contractor pay cap
- Senators push Tangherlini for assurances GSA is improving
- As VA works to eliminate one backlog, one more might emerge
- BRAC-like commission proposed to hunt down government cost savings
- Sequestration claims another conference: DHS's GFirst cyber event
- Postal Service closing Capitol Hill post offices in 'symbolic' move
- Senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet
- Fed pens new furlough song
- Web guru Dorris brings new life to government websites
- EPA CIO Jackson returning to private sector
- Navy strikes enterprise licensing deal with Oracle
- Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems
- NSA leak case gives vendors reason to reevaluate personnel
- 8 contract executives guilty of 8(a) contracting fraud
- Whistleblower suit leads to $12M false claims settlement by SAIC
Reporters' Roundup: Role of the CIO, DoD and Energy team up on research
These are the stories Federal News Radio reporters are working on today.
Shutdown Startup urges volunteering in furloughs
Shutdown Startup is an organization the helps feds find volunteer service opportunities in their community.
NARA: Agency record-keeping not up to par
Paul Wester leads NARA's modern records program and describes the key findings and recommendations for maintaining the integrity of your records.
How to manage IT spending with uncertain budget
Shawn McCarthy, research director for IDC Government Insights, describes some IT budget trends and what they could mean for your agency in the long-run.
MSPB: Screen workers' abilities prior to training
Many feds are taking training programs without the necessary skills leading to frustration, wasted time and money.
UK Cyber Challenge finale this weekend
After months of training, and qualifying heats, the UK's Cyber Security Challenge is almost over.
Can the iPad 2 help you on the job?
With the release of the iPad 2 coming in the next few days, the tablet technology could soon transform the way you do your job.
New DHS internship to mold cyber warriors
Next summer the Department of Homeland Security is launching an internship program to help recruit and train the next cybersecurity professional.
Zients: Gov buildings for sale
The administration proposing an independent board that would make recommendations on shedding that property. The White House plans to sell some of it.
Reporters' Roundup: OMB skips out, Navy's IT focus
These are the stories Federal News Radio reporters are working on today.
Innovation forum connects gov cyber leaders with industry
Robert Rodriquez, chairman and managing principal at the Security Innovation Network, explains how the conference encourages collaboration between federal cyber leaders and entrepreneurs, researchers and investors on cybersecurity innovation.
How DoD cuts impact security clearance workers
Evan Lesser, director of ClearanceJobs.com and Dice Learning, discusses how potential impacts of defense spending cuts in obtaining and retaining skilled workers.
GAO: Interior's challenges include resource protection, backlog
The Government Accountability Office has released a list of seven major management challenges at Interior. The challenges range from land acquisition to information security.
Pitfalls of employee-owned mobile devices for work
A few agency CIO's have bought onto the idea of employee-owned cell phones and laptops. But what are the pitfalls?
DHS requests increase in cyber spending
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says DHS needs the financial boost to will need to identify and reduce vulnerabilities in our nation's key cyber networks.
Causey: What's next after new CR?
WFED's Mike Causey says if there is a shutdown, it will be very different from the partial government shutdowns in 1995 and 1996.
Analysis: Chances of DoD appropriations bill passing?
Todd Harrison, a senior fellow for budget studies at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, discusses how much the budget uncertainties will impact DoD.
