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DorobekInsider: What are the most annoying buzz words? We all remember synergy — pulling desperate organizations together so that the sum was more then then added parts… and we all remember how well that worked.…
August 28, 2009 -
As you may know, I love books… and I love reading… so I love seeing what other people are reading. Along those lines, I’m always fascinated what other people are reading. I read all sorts…
August 26, 2009 -
President Obama has chosen Ben Bernanke for another term to lead the Federal Reserve. The move comes as Congress considers setting up a new agency to regulate
August 26, 2009 -
I mentioned over the weekend that the Kansas City Star had confirmed that Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) has the hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination to be the administrator of the General Services Administration. Federal News…
August 25, 2009 -
Does the government need leadership? Or better management? And where should the focus be? I write a monthly column in AFCEA’s Signal magazine. My column in the August issue is headlined: Trite But True: It…
August 24, 2009 -
You can actually thank Thomas Edison for suggesting the idea for the Naval Research Laboratory, located on the banks of the Potomac in southwest DC. The NRL has been instrumental in the development of radar, sonar, nuclear subs, early satellite technology, and even lightweight body armor to protect against IEDs. The NRL is also involved in pure scientific research that won\'t find practical application until well into the future.
August 24, 2009 -
When a soldier goes to war, who will care for his or her four-legged friend? A non-profit group in Indiana - Guardian Angels for Soldier\'s Pet -- will find foster homes for the pets of servicemembers deployed, training, or experiencing hardship. Its founder learned of pets being left at shelters and rescue groups during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The pet stays in foster care until the safe return of the servicemember.
August 24, 2009 -
Late last week, we told you about two scathing reports from the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general’s office. And they are still the buzz around town. You can download PDF of the two reports…
August 24, 2009 -
Three weeks ago, Melissa Hathaway announced plans to leave her job as the acting senior director for cybersecurity with the White House National Security Council. Her departure underscores the fact that President Obama has yet…
August 21, 2009 -
If you want some interesting reading, there are two new report out from the inspector general at the Department of Veterans Affairs. (How often do “IG report” and “interesting reading” end up in the same…
August 21, 2009 -
The Federal Communications Commission, now under the leadership of one of the people I simply can’t wait to meet, Julius Genachowski, has launched a blog — and a Twitter feed. The blog, call Blogband and…
August 19, 2009 -
One blogger gives his reasons for such an interesting post.
August 18, 2009 -
Dave McClure, formerly of the Government Accountability Office and most recently from Gartner, will head the General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services and Communications, which leads the government’s outreach to the public through Web…
August 18, 2009 -
Federal agencies have pushed out just a fraction of the money afforded to them in the 6-month old stimulus package. But what does this mean in terms of results? The Brookings Institution is looking for…
August 18, 2009 -
Yes — today is my birthday. (I have a friend who lies about his age. Frankly, I am trying out going the other way — Let’s be honest — I don’t look like I’m in…
August 12, 2009