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Corrections to articles posted on GovernmentExecutive.com Passport-peeking case gets contractor probation (12/19/08) Man pleaded guilty early this year to unauthorized computer access after viewing passport information of presidential candidates. Former Clinton official says 'normalcy' is within reach for Justice (12/18/08) Jamie Gorelick expresses optimism that the department can return to its roots, despite "vexing" challenges. Audit: FBI agents paid to watch movies and attend parties (12/18/08) Inspector general finds $7.8 million in improper wages for employees in Iraq between 2003 and 2007. Safavian defense gets do-over on closing statement (12/17/08) Judge gives former procurement chief's lawyers a chance to address what they claim was misleading information in the prosecution's final arguments. GOP fires salvos over attorney general nomination, January hearing (12/12/08) Republican senators fault Judiciary Committee leader for moving quickly on hearing, despite a request from the panel's ranking member for more time to review background documents.
Lawmakers press Bush to rescind order curbing collective bargaining (12/09/08) Five senators and the House majority leader seek a detailed justification for the directive, which adds new groups of employees to list of those prohibited from organizing. Hearing on attorney general nominee set for January (12/09/08) Senate Judiciary chairman says he wants to move quickly on considering Eric Holder. Blackwater guards in Baghdad shooting surrender (12/08/08) The five are charged with manslaughter and using a machine gun in a crime of violence.
Second round of former procurement chief's trial to begin this week (12/08/08) In addition to retrying David Safavian, federal prosecutors have brought new charges of lying to the FBI and on financial disclosure forms. Executive order curtailing bargaining rights draws fire (12/02/08) Labor unions condemn President Bush's order barring thousands of federal employees from organizing on national security grounds. As new trial looms, questions raised about prosecution of former procurement chief (11/26/08) David Safavian has been in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors for the past five years. Appointee names leak out as agencies gear up for reviews (11/21/08) Obama teams have a handle on the pressing issues, employee groups and executives say. Union challenges proposed rule on employee suspensions (11/20/08) OPM says regulation would clarify notification requirements and types of offenses that apply. Decision in Defense procurement case could set precedent (11/11/08) Observers say a federal court ruling that voids small business contracting goal could affect minority procurement programs governmentwide. Court decision voids major small business contracting law (11/06/08) Appeals judges deem law setting goals for contracts with small disadvantaged businesses unconstitutional. Agencies gear up for new administration (11/06/08) Career employees across government prep office space, compile briefing books for political appointees. Agencies improve online training systems (11/04/08) Rapid advances in technology expand range of available functions and courses. Senate report alleges billions in waste and mismanagement at Justice (10/30/08) Department says it already has taken steps to fix abuses, including spending too much time and resources as a Hollywood consultant. McCain is not afraid to take chances (10/27/08) The former Navy pilot thrives on calculated risks, sizes up situations quickly and seems to like pushing the envelope.
