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The Washington Post reports that some of the budgetary cutbacks could mean a second chance for older defense systems.
January 19, 2011 -
Agencies spend significant time and resources recruiting and training top talent but a new study warns that many are ignoring the other crucial side of the equation - keeping those employees. Booz Allen\'s Ron Sanders explains.
January 19, 2011 -
But the question of whether Interior will comply is still open. We get the latest details from sister-station WTOP\'s Neal Augenstein.
January 19, 2011 -
As DISA heads north for the Maryland border, we get an update from Director for Manpower, Personnel and Security, Jack Penkoske.
January 19, 2011 -
The nonpartisan Military Leadership Diversity Commission will make 20 recommendations to President Barack Obama and Congress to increase diversity and inclusiveness.
January 19, 2011 -
Experts and lawmakers say the proof will be in the OIRA guidance to agencies in how impactful these reforms will be. Agencies must submit plans to OIRA in 120 days about how they will review existing regulations to ensure they are still relevant. Agencies will have to determine a cost-benefit analysis on existing rules.
January 19, 2011 -
A new report warns that agencies need to focus on employee retention as Congress threatens pay and hiring freezes. Agency leaders and line managers must work together to maintain their workforces.
January 18, 2011 -
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Rudy deLeon reviews the Quadrennial Defense Review and the transition from NSPS.
January 18, 2011 -
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced subcommittee leadership positions today. Freshmen and veterans alike will hold gavels in the 112th Congress.
January 18, 2011 -
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday named David Wennergren, currently DoD\'s Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer as the new director of the Business Transformation Agency. His job will be to dismantle it.
January 18, 2011 -
Several agencies have released plans to improve Asian Americans and Pacific Islander access to government jobs and services. The programs address an Executive Order requiring agencies to examine how they serve this population.
January 18, 2011 -
The Atlantic survey found that leaders are leaving because they feel they will not be rewarded for innovation.
January 18, 2011 -
In an effort \"to root out regulations that conflict, that are not worth the cost, or that are just plain dumb,\" the President has signed an Executive Order requiring agencies to submit a plan to review existing regulations to ensure they are not burdensome. The mandate also details five steps agencies must take to improve their regulatory process. The White House wants better coordination among agencies when writing new rules.
January 18, 2011 -
With the new database available in March, consumers can easily go online to SaferProducts.gov and report a complaint about an unsafe product or conduct a background check on a product\'s safety by examining reports of consumers\' complaints. We get details from CPSC\'s Scott Wolfson.
January 18, 2011 -
As the Nation implements recently enacted health reform legislation, our regional businesses are uniquely qualified to assist the federal government to transform Health IT. Maryland is home to HHS, NIH, FDA, NIST, SSA, and the new Cyber Security Command Center and all of these agencies work with businesses to innovate health information technology. Montgomery County\'s Barbara Ashe tells us about a way to bring the sectors together.
January 18, 2011