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The United States Department of State the main diplomatic and foreign affairs agency within the U.S. government. It was created in 1789 originally as Department of Foreign Affairs. It employs over 30,000, both within the U.S. and abroad.

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State Department drones still patrolling Iraqi skies - - GovExec. com
January 30, 2012
Iraqi officials complain that the drones are an affront to their new nation's sovereignty.

WikiLeaks' collateral damage - - GovExec. com
December 16, 2011 | James Kitfield
Almost no player in the episode has escaped unscathed.

Clinton moves to inject new urgency into bioweapon concerns at Geneva event - - GovExec....
December 02, 2011 | Elaine M. Grossman
The Secretary of State's appearance will draw welcome attention to efforts to counter biological threats, observers say.

: ANALYSIS: Looking the Wrong Way - - GovExec. com
December 01, 2011 | Franklin S. Reeder
When agency watchdogs miss the point, they stifle innovation, increase risk and perpetuate waste.

Gimme My Discount!
November 21, 2011
A directory of deals on travel, entertainment and more for frugal federal employees, retirees and members of the military.

Articles from Nextgov

Social media aids diplomacy, disaster response
February 03, 2012
Tweets are taking the place of phone trees, knocking on doors and even email blasts.

Feds need to start thinking like hackers
January 30, 2012
Network intruders with an ax to grind are going after public officials and stealing their personal data.

On Town Halls and Social Media - Tech Insider
January 27, 2012 | Joseph Marks
The social media town hall has become a staple of the Obama Administration with events conducted via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube in the past three years and a Google Plus hangout scheduled...

GSA course aims to train government social media leaders
January 23, 2012
Every federal agency could benefit from engaging more on social media, but different agencies ought to engage in different ways, said Gadi Ben-Yehuda, who will be teaching a 12-week government-sponsored...

DHS takes over Pentagon project that shares cyber intel with military contractors,...
January 17, 2012
The Homeland Security Department is now in control of a threat-detection program that was initiated by the Pentagon to share classified information about network threats with the defense industry.

Web News

State's chief information security officer to lead DHS cybersecurity efforts
January 13, 2012 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis

U. S. expels Venezuelan consul in Miami
January 08, 2012 | CNN

Egypt says it will end NGO raids
December 30, 2011 | CNN

U. S. official: Saudi Crown Prince dies
October 21, 2011 | CNN

U. S. seeks international condemnation against Iran
October 11, 2011 | CNN

CIO slams State Department for 'cronyism and nepotism,' steps down
October 05, 2011 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis

State Department gets serious about games
May 27, 2011 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis

Glitch voids green card lottery results
May 14, 2011 | CNN

State to start social network for employees only
April 22, 2011 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis

Military families to be cleared for return to Japan
April 15, 2011 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News

State Department On Wikipedia

The United States Department of State (often referred to as the State Department or DoS), is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. The Department was created in 1789 and was the first executive department established. The Department is headquartered in the Harry S. Truman Building located at 2201 C Street, NW, a few blocks from the White House in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States abroad...

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School graduation numbers released
February 07, 2012 | WLFI CBS 18 Lafayette

State Department of Transportation relocates to Colonie
February 01, 2012 | WNYT NBC Albany, NY

State Rep. Len Greene hosts small business forum
February 01, 2012 | New Haven Register

John Crane Layoffs
February 01, 2012 | WPRI CBS 12 Providence

Local Fire Department Grant
January 31, 2012 | WGGB Springfield, MA