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VA works to cut through the red e-tape of G.I. Bill
The Veterans Affairs Department is working to improve data handling across the agency.
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VA makes progress in sharing health records
The Veterans Affairs Department is making big strides when in implementing electronic health records across the agency.
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General Services Administration walking the walk while building a building
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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VA sec'y promises timely response to war illness
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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Mrs. Obama says veterans' skills can help at home
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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Preview: Baker taking his own advice to improve Veterans Affairs
An excerpt of this week's Ask the CIO program.
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Rep. Bob Filner: steps to improve government for veterans
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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Lessons learned from a career in the VA
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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GSA seeks to green all that it touches
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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Two new programs on the way to improve recruitment, retention
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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Towards a more timely funding of agencies
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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Dept. of Veterans Affairs laughs out loud at the 8 hour work day
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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Dept. of Veterans Affairs laughs out loud at the 8 hour work day
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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VA announces Green Routine to a reduced carbon footprint
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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Veterans Affairs restarts some of its suspended projects
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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