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DISA launches BRAC relocation FAQ page

DISA has also begun hosting town hall meetings about the transition, as well.

Tags: technology , DISA , BRAC , telework

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Cool Jobs: Scientist drills deep into ocean's crust

As program officer for the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, Jamie Allan is leading numerous important scientific projects. His work could provide insight into climate change, drug development, and natural disasters. And he does it by drilling big holes.

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OMB creates oil spill cost tracking guidelines

New memo lays out guidelines for agency's record-keeping of oil spill-related costs.

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Labor demands USPS reform electrical safety

The request marks OSHA's first-ever call for enterprisewide changes. The department reprimands the Postal Service, calling their handling of the problem "irresponsible." USPS says they are a safe workplace, but vows to improve.

Tags: Postal Service , OSHA , Labor , USPS , workplace safety , facilities , management , M. Patricia Smith , David Michaels ,

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GSA wins sustainable building awards

Agency says these awards are recognition of its commitment to greening the government. GSA also using Recovery Act funding to install solar panels at federal facilities nationwide.

Tags: management , Stephen Leeds , J. David Hood , GSA , State , Building Owners and Managers Association , green government , energy efficiency , sustainability , Recovery Act ,

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DoD sees change in cyber culture

Maj. Gen. Vautrinot of the Cyber Command says top officials on down understand why cybersecurity is important. She says holding officials accountable is one of the best ways DoD has made the shift happen.

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Obama gives recess appointment to CMS head

The administration says the move to install Donald Berwick was critical for progress. Republican lawmakers are livid that the appointee will not face immediate scrutiny.

Tags: Barack Obama , Donald Berwick , CMS , recess appointment , Mitch McConnell , Chuck Grassley , AFL-CIO , Philip E. Coyle III , Joshua Gotbaum , Senate ,

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Sammies finalist fights unapproved drugs

Through aggressive enforcement actions, incentives and multi-faceted education campaigns, FDA stopping the distribution of hundreds of unapproved prescription drugs. Deborah Autor is the fed behind the effort.

Tags: Federal Drive , Sammies 2010 , Deborah Autor , FDA , Center for Drug Evaluation and Research , Service to America Medal , Partnership for Public Service ,

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Cool Jobs: Postmaster offers refuge for hikers

As Postmaster in Hot Springs, N.C. along the Appalachian Trail, Rosemary Allen meets hikers from all over the world. She describes her work and the unique relationships it allows her to create in today's installation of Cool Jobs in Government.

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Cool Jobs: FBI cop patrols on bike

Michael Arnold does his cool federal job from a bicycle. That's because he's an officer with the FBI Police Mountain Bike Patrol Team, which he says gives him a special opportunity to interact with the public.

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