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Census Bureau senior scientist, Sammies finalist, to thank for game-changing data developments

The Census Bureau’s Paul Friday is a finalist in this year’s Service to America Medals for his work helping the agency turn handwritten notes or forms…

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This senior federal scientist works to stop outsourcing

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How the Census Bureau knocked down stupid and potentially harmful internet rumors

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IG: Veterans Affairs may have overlooked cost of physical improvements needed for EHR

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Strategic census priorities : A conversation with Dr. Ron Jarmin

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Were you hazed while serving in the military? GAO may want to hear from you

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Former HUD official faces punishment for Hatch Act violation during Trump administration

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FILE - This April 19, 2019 file photo shows a sign for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington. The Biden administration’s nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan to be confirmed for the job. Colin Kahl, who served as national security adviser to then-Vice President Joe Biden during the Obama administration, faced repeated questions on his previous support for the Iran nuclear deal and how he would approach that issue now. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Report: DoD’s lack of movement on modernization efforts could come back to haunt it

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GSA data skills catalog promotes ‘learning culture’ of Federal Data Strategy

Despite a tumultuous year, the interagency team behind the Federal Data Strategy made significant progress increasing data proficiency across the federal…

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A briefcase of a census taker is seen as she knocks on the door of a residence Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Winter Park, Fla. A half-million census takers head out en mass this week to knock on the doors of households that haven't yet responded to the 2020 census. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Census Bureau count follow ups hurt by pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic made a hash out of the Census Bureau’s plan for field operations. Ultimately it has less time to do the work of following up in person…

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FILE - This Sunday, April 5, 2020, file photo shows an envelope containing a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident in Detroit. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Yes, Virginia, federal agencies can be agile

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Census had to dance around pandemic, but it will have gotten the job done.

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Census Bureau senior scientist, Sammies finalist, to thank for game-changing data developments

This senior federal scientist works to stop outsourcing

How the Census Bureau knocked down stupid and potentially harmful internet rumors

IG: Veterans Affairs may have overlooked cost of physical improvements needed for EHR

Strategic census priorities : A conversation with Dr. Ron Jarmin

Were you hazed while serving in the military? GAO may want to hear from you

Former HUD official faces punishment for Hatch Act violation during Trump administration

Report: DoD’s lack of movement on modernization efforts could come back to haunt it

How the Census Bureau innovates to improve: A conversation with Dr. Ron Jarmin

It’s a fact: Government relies on statistics

Data scientist hiring campaign maxes out applications in less than 2 days

GSA data skills catalog promotes ‘learning culture’ of Federal Data Strategy

Census Bureau count follow ups hurt by pandemic

Yes, Virginia, federal agencies can be agile

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