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Changes to Air Force IT contract could benefit new vendors
Proposal would split new version of the contract vehicle into three parts.
Watchdog says IRS unable to readily locate key files
The agency at times takes on added costs to recreate lost files and in some cases burdens taxpayers by requesting additional information during that process, ...
Women’s group requests hearing on SBA program
Advocates claim the agency is deliberately stalling a mandated program to help women-owned companies do more business with the government.
Administration says deficit at lowest level in five years
President Bush uses the news to call on Congress to exercise fiscal restraint and not raise taxes.
State Department downplays report of security contractor drawdown
Agency spokeswoman says it’s “premature to speculate” about major policy changes.
Fate of effort to block IRS private debt collection hinges on Senate
House expected to pass measure blocking outsourcing, but prospects in Senate are dimmer.
NRC reviewing application for new uranium recovery facility
The increase in applications expected as interest in nuclear power grows poses a serious management challenge for the commission.
House votes to halt debt collection outsourcing at IRS
Prospects for passage could be tougher in Senate; President Bush has threatened a veto.
GAO cites cost, schedule risks in IT projects supporting census
Three of four technology projects are either behind schedule or over budget, watchdog agency finds.
A Race to Watch
The results of an upcoming special election in a heavily blue Massachusetts district will be telling.
Older Feds Aren't Playing to Their Strengths
Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?
Americans Still Like the Postal Service
A Forced 4-Day Weekend for Many Feds
No More Tax-Cheating Feds, Senators Say
Video: The Daily Show on Apple's Taxes
