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Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce

Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance. Read moreMarch 2, 2012comments

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Senior federal executives lack mobility, study finds

SES originally intended to move managers among federal agencies, sectors. Read more

Play of the Day

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CDC cuts could harm biodefense efforts arrow Proposed budget reductions would hit state and local readiness programs.

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Obama seeks feedback on federal grant reform arrow OMB proposal aims to boost efficiency and curb duplication.

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Video: Heckler confronts Obama over Iran threat arrow At fundraiser, heckler shouts 'No war in Iran!' at president.

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Play of the Day -- Romney's Blunt Amendment blunder arrow The Daily Show uses candidate's name to describe a quick change of heart.

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Sen. James Webb, D-Va.
Senators go after waste in wartime contracting arrow Bill steps up oversight, transparency, accountability and competition.

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Union, Social Security Administration reach contract deal arrow Final agreement should be signed in April, officials say.

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Former Comptroller General David Walker
Former GAO chief could be third-party presidential candidate arrow A recent Americans Elect press release focuses on David Walker as a possible ...

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Comptroller General Gene Dodaro said headway has been made toward “creating an environment for fiscal improvements."
Baby steps for government bookkeeping arrow Financial management is improving slowly, officials tell House subcommittee.

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Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan gunmen arrow Six U.S. service members killed by Afghan colleagues in the past eight days.

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Afghans shout slogans during a protest in Ghani Khall.
Obama defends Afghan apology as necessary to 'save lives' arrow Protests continue in Afghanistan after burning of Korans on Bagram Air Base.

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Paul asks Clinton about U.S. apology for Koran burning arrow Critics should recall that previous presidents have apologized for similar incidents, ...

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