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Dave McClure is well respected in government circles — he was part of the team that helped write the Clinger-Cohen Act, the law that created the role of the CIO in agencies. He has worked…
One of the big stories of the week — and possibly of the year — are the developments with the National Security Personnel System. NSPS, of course, is the Defense Department’s pay-for-performance system — it…
We all know how difficult it can be to hire people. The America Competes Act gave National Institutes of Technology the authority to hire certain people with specific skills and expertise for specific tasks. But…
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.…
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…
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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…