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House defense bill’s contracting provision irks White House

Plan to raise small business’ share of agency contracts cited in veto threat. Read moreMay 21, 2012comments

House Small Business Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., called bundling the biggest obstacle contractors face in successfully competing for federal work. House Small Business Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., called bundling the biggest obstacle contractors face in successfully competing for federal work. Kelley McCall/AP file photo
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Portable dialysis tool sought by military could reduce fatality rate from sepsis

Traditional dialysis machines are not portable.

Device could save tens of thousands of lives annually. Read more

Exposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.

A hazardous materials team is needed when powdered substances are thought to be anthrax often.

The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors. Read more

Industry groups look to start dialogue with TSA arrow Kickoff meeting with Administrator John Pistole will take place June 5.

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Obama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panel arrow Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition.

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Nominee for OFPP Administrator, Joseph Jordan
Senators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearing arrow Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on ...

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OMB releases second ‘mythbusting’ memo to improve communication with contractors arrow Procurement office rebuts seven misconceptions.

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The proposed route for the pipeline will cross Nebraska.
TransCanada reapplies for Keystone permit arrow Political debate over the pipeline will likely reignite.

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Rep. Charles Boustany, R-La.
GSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piece arrow The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY
Lawmakers challenge the Pentagon’s reliance on service contractors arrow Senators and House members urge the Defense secretary to rethink cuts to ...

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Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.
House approves transparency bill, citing GSA scandal arrow DATA Act would require online disclosure of spending and curb conferences.

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How technology is changing health care arrow Five major trends in health IT.

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Today in GSA: Event contractor gets probed arrow Michael Jahn reportedly violated bribery laws, earned $12,601 commission on Vegas conference.

April 24 comments

Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a bill in March to lower the maximum amount taxpayers reimburse all government contractors.
OMB raises salary cap for contractor executives because it has to arrow Explanation renews calls for a lower ceiling on reimbursements.

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., supports the bill.
GSA scandal lends urgency to data transparency measure arrow House set to consider bill requiring agencies to standardize and post spending data.

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