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- Senate passes bill to provide funding for Federal Executive Boards 11/06/09 Legislation would codify permanent funding and require agencies to detail senior staff to run the boards.
- TSA report: Lawmaker erupted in flap over airport screening 11/06/09 Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, used profanity when passenger screeners insisted he go through body-imaging scanner.
- Senate approves Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill, appoints conferees 11/06/09 The $64.9 billion legislation includes $27.38 billion for the Justice Department.
- Senate leader aims for MilCon-VA passage Tuesday 11/06/09 For the first time, the bill includes pre-approved appropriations for the VA's medical programs.
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- Officials envision broader nutrition program 11/06/09 Agency heads say they will work together to develop a comprehensive approach toward improving school meals and reducing child obesity.
- Former Defense acquisition chief warns against 'global war on contractors' 11/06/09
- Federal employees have fewer health insurance choices this year 11/06/09
- Army: Twelve dead in pair of attacks at Fort Hood 11/05/09
- Gates-Holder letter might provide political cover for senators 11/05/09
- House votes on chemical bill set for Friday 11/05/09
- Managers discourage agencies from solo IT shopping 11/05/09
- From Nextgov.com: Defense: Open source software is more secure, yes more, than commercial code 11/05/09
- Postal Service eyes options beyond layoffs and buyouts 11/05/09
- Negotiators race the clock to finish spending legislation 11/04/09
- Acting GSA chief says agency is gaining clout 11/04/09
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