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Federal workers owe $3.5 billion in back taxes

The number of federal workers and retirees who owed delinquent income taxes jumped by nearly 12 percent in 2011, the Internal Revenue Service said Friday.

Monday - 03/11/2013, 02:38pm EDT

Federal Drive Interviews -- Feb. 19, 2013

GAO's Mark Gaffigan talks about how the federal government will experience increased fiscal exposure due to climate change. Gary Somerset discusses the GPO's new Pinterest page. On Legal Loop, procurement attorney Joe Petrillo discusses a change in status for the Alaska Native Corporations. John Plaguta of the Partnership for Public Service discusses the critical skills gaps in the federal workplace. Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt talks about rule writing in the wake of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Tuesday - 02/19/2013, 09:07am EST

Federal Drive Interviews -- Dec. 3, 2012

Jim Bradley of the GPO talks about The Plum Book. Administrator John Pistole discusses new security measures at the Transportation Security Administration. Dr. Patricia Hayes wants female vets to know VA is the right place for their healthcare needs. The Potomac Institute's Mike Sweetnam says the government's hodgepodge approach to cybersecurity is no way to prepare for a cyberwar.

Monday - 12/03/2012, 09:14am EST

GPO focuses on digital platform in new strategy

As the needs of its customers become more digitally focused, the Government Printing Office is shifting from a "print-centric model to a content-centric model" in its new five-year strategic plan.

Wednesday - 10/24/2012, 01:41pm EDT
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Federal Drive interviews - Oct. 24

Dr. Andrew Von Eschenbach of the Manhattan Institute's Project FDA explains how a legislative mandate does not come with the funding needed to implement it. And Acting Public Printer Davita-Vance Cooks lays out the five-year strategic plan as the Government Printing Offices faces a digital future.

Wednesday - 10/24/2012, 01:54pm EDT

VIDEO: Battling brain cancer, GPO employee to compete in IRONMAN

BethAnn Telford, an employee at the Government Printing Office, has battled brain cancer for the past seven years. But it isn't stopping her from competing this weekend in the IRONMAN World Championship. She takes Federal News Radio inside her workout and explains her motivation before the big race.

Thursday - 10/11/2012, 05:01am EDT

GPO using model to launch FDSys with a series of new projects

Chuck Riddle, the Government Printing Office's chief information officer, said he's focused on innovation around five areas. The agency is piloting several new technologies, including mobile apps and a virtual desktop.
May 3, 2012

Thursday - 05/03/2012, 06:30pm EDT
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GPO showcases documents from 1912 Titanic investigation

Shortly after the Titanic sank 100 years ago, the Senate conducted an investigation into in the disaster. Transcripts of these hearings are available in libraries across the U.S.

Friday - 04/13/2012, 09:19am EDT
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GPO asks for no budget request increase after buyouts, digital savings

With a smaller staff through buyouts and reduced costs due to the shift to digital publishing, the Government Printing Office is requesting no increase in its budget for fiscal 2013.

Monday - 03/19/2012, 04:06pm EDT
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GPO offers mobile app of President's budget request

The President's fiscal 2013 budget request is available today in print, online and — for the first time — a mobile app.

Wednesday - 02/15/2012, 09:23am EST
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Legislative agencies' 2013 budget requests spell reduced staff, cuts

The Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, Government Printing Office and Library of Congress testified before a House committee this week on their fiscal-year 2013 budget requests. While they vary in many ways, none stray too far from 2012 funding numbers that cut the agencies' budgets.

Friday - 02/10/2012, 02:53pm EST

Agencies stick to 'modest' requests before President's budget release

The Library of Congress, Government Printing Office, Government Accountability Office and Congressional Budget Office testified before the House Appropriations Legislative Branch subcommittee Tuesday on their fiscal 2013 budget requests.

Wednesday - 02/08/2012, 09:48am EST
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After buyouts, GPO's workforce at lowest levels in century

The Government Printing Office has announced more than 300 employees left the agency in the second half of 2011, mostly because of the buyouts and early retirements the agency offered last year. GPO's workforce is now stands at its lowest levels in a century, the agency said in a release.

Tuesday - 01/24/2012, 04:13pm EST

First woman to head GPO

Davita Vance-Cooks became the acting public printer, making her the first female to fill the top position at the Government Printing Office.

Wednesday - 01/04/2012, 07:22am EST

GPO names first deputy female public printer

Davita Vance-Cooks will be the acting chief of the Government Printing Office.

Tuesday - 12/20/2011, 01:00pm EST

Boarman to step down as GPO chief

Senate leaves town without confirming nomination of 26th public printer. Boarman is unclear why his nomination has stalled.

Monday - 12/19/2011, 11:27am EST
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GPO launches new app to grow digital operations

GPO's Chief Technology Officer Ric Davis talks about launching the agency's first mobile app. Users will be able to access information about members of Congress on their mobile devices.

Tuesday - 11/15/2011, 07:41am EST
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GPO appoints new inspector general

Michael Raponi is the new inspector general at the Government Printing Office.

Monday - 11/07/2011, 11:02am EST

Survey: Federal customers happy with GPO services

A survey of 750 customers found 91 percent were satisfied overall with the services.

Tuesday - 10/04/2011, 10:50am EDT

GPO, Archives issue call to apps developers

Mike White, managing editor of the Federal Register, joined the Federal Drive to discuss recent tech efforts from the Government Printing Office and the National Archives. The two agencies have issued an API to allow developers to take a crack at creating apps based on information stored on the Federal Register's website.

Monday - 08/22/2011, 06:35am EDT
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