Nov 30th 2009
The Veterans Affairs Department is working to improve data handling across the agency.
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Nov 30th 2009
The Veterans Affairs Department is making big strides when in implementing electronic health records across the agency.
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Nov 24th 2009
From "GSA headquarters to become model green building" on FederalNewsRadio.com:
"GSA is one of a handful of buildings that will go through a major refurbishment using Recovery Act funding to become a model of energy efficiency for the public and private sector, says Kevin Kampschroer, GSA's Acting Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings...
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In Depth
Nov 12th 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki says he's working to improve the agency's ability to cope with increasing numbers of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems...
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Nov 11th 2009
By CHRISTINE SIMMONS
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama said on Wednesday that many veterans want to serve their communities and nation in ways that "make their entire life a tour of duty...
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Nov 11th 2009
An excerpt of this week's Ask the CIO program.
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Daily Debrief
Nov 11th 2009
The Initiative underscores to federal agencies the importance of recruiting and training veterans, aims to increase the employment of veterans within the Executive Branch, and helps recently hired veterans adjust to service in a civilian capacity.
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Federal Drive
Nov 11th 2009
A thirty-seven year employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs shares an insider's view and valuable insight into the inner-workings of a bureaucracy.
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Federal Drive
Nov 5th 2009
Acting administrator Prouty promises the agency will lead the nation in how they use environmentally friendly products and services. Prouty says he wants to add funding in 2011 for research and development for green products and other things. GSA's schedules received a lift in 2009 because of Recovery Act and the excitement over energy saving products and services.
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Federal News Radio
Nov 3rd 2009
OPM is hoping to launch the Veterans Hiring Initiative next week. Director Berry also planning to kick-off an initiative to pair SESers with universities to bring on new workers. Berry says a formal proposal for long-term changes to civil service could be ready by next summer.
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Federal News Radio
Oct 26th 2009
A new law authorizes Congress to approve funding for VA medical care one year in advance and also requires the President to request those funds one year early.
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Federal Drive
Oct 21st 2009
Try telling a nurse or physician with the Department of Veterans Affairs that federal workers can typically get away with an 8-hour workday! The workers in VA hospitals routinely deal with staff shortages, continuing resolutions, and very long hours.
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Daily Debrief
Oct 20th 2009
Try telling a nurse or physician with the Department of Veterans Affairs that federal workers can typically get away with an 8-hour workday! The workers in VA hospitals routinely deal with staff shortages, continuing resolutions, and very long hours.
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5 Fallacies of Government?
Oct 15th 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to make a difference when it comes to the environment. The agency recently announced its Green Routine campaign, which was designed to increase awareness among VA employees of their environmental impact...
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Federal Drive
Oct 8th 2009
Veterans Affairs CIO Roger Baker does not give too many details, but says the troubled initiatives have plans and milestones, and are in a better place. VA plans on prioritizing its top programs and ending those that do not make the cut. Baker says for too long the agency has tried to do too much, and that was one reason for its failures.
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