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Largest federal labor union endorses Obama 05/09/08 American Federation of Government Employees President John Gage, a Democratic superdelegate, also commits to personally backing the candidate.
- Defense to review 'unnecessary duplication' among services 05/09/08 Critics have complained that vast sums of money are wasted due to the military operating four air forces, two land armies and overlapping intelligence and space programs.
- From NextGov.com: Bill lays out stricter info security requirements for DHS 05/09/08 Conducting vulnerability tests against known cyberattacks and setting requirements for the CIO post would be part of a bill that fixes shortcomings in a federal security law.
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- Blackwater unlikely to face charges in Iraq shooting 05/09/08 Company likely will keep its multimillion-dollar contract to protect U.S. diplomats.
- GSA's draft acquisition system guidelines aim for standardization 05/09/08 Agency hopes the new rules will promote financial system compatibility and further automation of the contracting process.
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- Retirement rate could begin to affect service delivery 05/09/08
- Coast Guard accepts preliminary delivery of national security cutter 05/09/08
- Labor Department wants more info from union officials 05/09/08
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- Contractors' offshore tax havens under more scrutiny 05/08/08
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"Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign."
American Federation of Government Employees President John Gage announcing the union's decision on Friday to endorse Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president. Gage is also a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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