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• White House names Williams acting GSA administrator 08/19/08 Recess appointment bypasses senator's hold on nominee's confirmation.
• Energy seeks power in diversity 08/19/08 Department wants to increase the number and type of power sources available to Americans.
• Commission finds U.S. vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse attack 08/19/08 High-altitude detonation of a nuclear warhead would wreck havoc on communications and other infrastructure.
• Obama emphasizes VA role in caring for vets 08/19/08 Democratic presidential candidate favors job training for veterans, more outreach to their families.

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• From Nextgov.com: Requirement to scan all inbound sea cargo sparks security concerns 08/19/08 GAO says 100 percent screening would strain resources, making it less effective than the current risk-based approach.
• Airlines back off bag fees for military 08/18/08
• From Nextgov.com: Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says 08/18/08
• DHS answers to many, pleases few 08/18/08

• Feds stationed overseas should act soon to participate in 2008 election 08/18/08
• Space agency presses full-speed ahead on exploration plans 08/18/08
• Prosecutors: Contractor sought senator's help winning federal work 08/15/08
• Defense continues to lead the pack in federal travel spending 08/15/08
• From Nextgov.com: Project will preserve Bush administration Web sites 08/15/08
• Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies 08/15/08
• Transfer of technical jobs will test Army's workforce planning 08/14/08

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