Building support for major IT initiatives
Experts on AFFIRM panel debate emerging issues in crossgovernment efforts

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Buzz of the Week: Remembering a call

Unions riled by background checks
GSA's employee union says it will file an unfair labor practices charge about HSPD-12

Leavitt protests health IT bill

Where are they now?

Circuit

Editorial: A civil relationship
A new administration should renew efforts to tap into the wisdom of the career government workforce

• This is the fourth in a series of editorials offering the 2008 presidential candidates’ recommendations for initiatives to improve government and government IT. Read the others: "Innovation matters," " Help acquisition workers" and "What are the issues?"

Doan: Networx means change

• Check out the 1105 Government Information Group’s 360-degree look at Networx.

Kelman: Let the data talk

• Read Kelman's blog, The Lectern.

Welles: Sticky ideas

• Read Welles' Get a Life! blog.

Grassley's power of oversight
After 27 years, the senator still relishes his role in fighting government waste

Statutory help for inspectors general

FAQ: Business activity monitoring
This latest take on business performance analysis carves a new niche in usefulness

OFPP tells agencies: Be prepared
New emergency acquisitions guide gives contracting officers the rules to follow

State codifies security language

DHS bills offer plenty for locals
State and local emergency managers are the clear winners in the approps process

2008 budgets take shape

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