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Put SOA to the test
4 steps to developing effective service-level agreements for SOA-based applications.
Rep. Tom Davis: The exit interview
Few lawmakers have been more passionate about the working of government. After 14 years, he takes a look back — and talks about his next steps.
NEWS
Video: Watch an interview with Steve Squyres about how NASA’s Mars project offers management lessons for agencies.
Buzz of the Week: Papal traffic a mixed blessing
GSA pricing policy could get the boot
A panel will advise GSA on the relevance of the decades-old price reduction clause
DOD, DHS find voice in blogs
OMB: Fewer programs on risk lists
Circuit: FCW Movie madness
COMMENT
Editorial: EPA/IBM case: We still have questions
- If you know a young person who deserves recognition for their work, nominations for the Rising Star awards are open. Find more information.
Welles: Lessons from 'CEO of Me'
- Read Welles’ blog, “Get a Life!”
MANAGEMENT
Managing a blended workforce
Views differ on what the government can do to handle its outsourcing challenges
OPM revises costs for RetireEZ
EXECUTECH
Web 2.0: Texas city tests e-democracy
Fort Worth looks to spur citizen engagement using workgroup collaboration software
PROCUREMENT
DOD troubles reshape GovWorks
DOD restriction forced acquisition agency to evaluate how it operates, follows rules
Census blamed for scope creep
POLICY
State and local: Housing slump hurts IT makeovers
Local governments must defer IT upgrades or seek innovative sources of revenue
IRS 'good but not great,' panel says
FLIPSIDE
DARPA at 50: A few minutes with…Larry Roberts
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