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DoT grants to simplify how veterans find transportation options

The Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative provided $29 million to increase access to information about public transportation options for veterans and their families. The Federal Transit Administration awarded grants covering 64 projects in 33 states and one territory Monday.

Tags: Transportation , Ray Lahood , grants , FTA , veterans , Peter Rogoff , DoD

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Dell expands software services with Quest acquisition

The agreement boosts the Dell Software Group's portfolio of available tools, including security and database management systems.

Tags: contracting , industry , M&A , Dell , Quest Software ,

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USDA, DoE, Navy kick starting biofuel development

The agencies are making $30 million available for companies to investigate the possibilities for creating military biofuels. The projects could help achieve the President's energy goals, military energy security and rural economic improvement.

Tags: DoD , DoE , USDA , Navy , Air Force , biofuels , Ray Mabus , Tom Vilsack , Heather Zichal , green government

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Army Reserve emphasizes 'circle of talent'

Army leaders are encouraging active duty soldiers to consider entering the Reserves, said retiring Lt. Gen Jack Stultz, former commanding general of the Army Reserve Command. Stultz took off the uniform for the last time after a June 9 change of command ceremony.

Tags: Army , DoD , On DoD , Army Reserve , Guard and Reserve , Jack Stultz ,

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New polygraph question to deter intel leaks

New security measures, including a new polygraph question, will help avoid leaks from intelligence employees, announced James Clapper, director of National Intelligence. Lawyer John Mahoney analyzes the legal responsibilities between agencies and federal employees.

Tags: intelligence , James Clapper , polygraph , security clearance , national security , Federal Drive , leaks , management , oversight , John McCain

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Cybersecurity center aims at increasing business-government collaboration

NIST launched the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in February and now is giving industry details on how it will work. The center's goal is to bring businesses and government together to solve cyber problems.

Tags: NIST , National Cybersecurity Center for Excellence , cybersecurity , technology , Donna Dodson , industry , Curt Barker , Matt Scholl , Patrick Gallagher , Public-private partnership , Karen Waltermire , Henry Wixon , Cooperative Research and Development Agreement , Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update

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Pathways offers departments access to fresh talent

New Pathways Program begins July 10, and officials hope it will open doors to bring in and train new talent for agencies. Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, said that departments should take advantage of the opportunity to tailor-train potential employees to fit their long-term needs.

Tags: OPM , Pathways Program , Presidential Management Fellows Program , workforce , recruitment , hiring , internships , Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , In Depth ,

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Agencies rethink business as usual in face of budget, workforce challenges

In the face of decreasing resources and increasing workloads, agencies are searching for ways to become more efficient. John Palguta, vice president for policy at Partnership for Public Service, said agencies should consider utilizing tools developed by others. Steve Lenkart, executive director and chief operating officer at the Merit Systems Protection Board, said agencies can structure procedures to manage risks of uncertainty.

Tags: workforce , budget , best practices , MSPB , Partnership for Public Service , Federal Drive , In Depth , John Palguta , Steve Lenkart

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NIH director voices concerns about sequestration

National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee subcommittee on Health shared concern about effects of potential sequestration on the agency, specifically in the area of funding grants.

Tags: NIH , House Energy and Commerce Committee , Congress , sequestration , NCATS , Francis Collins

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Report encourages cooperation to increase veteran hiring

Employing veterans is good business for companies. A recent Center for a New American Security report examines why and offers recommendations on what agencies can do to help make the hiring process easier.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , CNAS , Margaret Harrell , veterans , DoD , VA , veteran hiring ,

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