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Avoid rebuilding the data protection wheel

The Library of Congress and Columbia University are creating a web-based clearinghouse of information about best practices for preserving significant geospatial data. Project manager William LeFurgy gives us a peek.

Tags: LOC , technology , best practices , William Lefurgy , geospatial data , Columbia University

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Thursday Morning Federal Newscast - June 3rd

Defense pay for performance plan gets a thumbs up, Fleet card fraud keeps IGs busy, NASA workers get $15 million grant to find jobs, US Embassy in Iraq missing property worth millions

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Bill would give DHS emergency cyber powers

Bill would require Defense to explore new cybersecurity buys and tools, First governmentwide cyber provider approved

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , DHS , GSA , DoD , Defense

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WMD attack preparation lacking at DoJ

The Justice Department has failed to put together an adequate plan for responding to an attack involving weapons of mass destruction, the inspector general at the agency said Tuesday. Randy Larsen, CEO of the WMD Center, has details.

Tags: Randy Larsen , WMD , DoJ , DOJ IG , WMD Center , management , Suzanne Kubota

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Defense Authorization still 'veto bait'

Don't Ask, Don't Tell and Joint Strike Fighter issues are only the beginnings of the hurdles for the bill. Jodi Schneider, Senior Editor at American Banker, explains.

Tags: Defense Authorization Bill , Defense , Congress , FY 2011 budget , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , Joint Strike Fighter , Jodi Schneider , Suzanne Kubota

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Lady Liberty contractor grows step by step

Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, Kalimex, reopened the stairs to the crown in the Statue of Liberty for the first time since 9/11, ensuring visitors' safe ascent up the famous double helix stairway to the observation level in the statue's crown. Vice-president Kevin O'Brien walks us through it.

Tags: contracting , SBA , Statue of Liberty , Kalimex , Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year , Kevin O'Brien

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You2Gov says its retrenching

Utilizing custom and open source technology You2Gov provides cutting edge Government 2.0 platforms to people, companies, trade associations and government agencies. CEO Alan Silberberg gives us a peek at how it's all done.

Tags: You2Gov , technology , Web 2.0 , Alan Silberberg

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Wednesday Morning Federal Newscast - June 2nd

OPM opens care benefits to same-sex partners, Coast Guard replaces on-scene Gulf spill admiral, EMP weapon developed for border security

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Postal Service works to deliver reforms

In a strategic organizational shift designed to achieve long-term business objectives, USPS has announced realignments within two groups representing key areas of revenue growth for the business. Jim Cochrane, the new vice president for product visibility and operational performance, explains how it all works.

Tags: USPS , management , Jim Cochrane

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National Parks celebrate a heritage of vision

Starting with 6 million acres 100 years ago, the National Park Service is now responsible for more than 84 million acres. NPS Director Jon Jarvis tells us about plans for the future.

Tags: management , NPS , Jon Jarvis

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