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No Starving the Beast
The longtime GOP policy of cutting taxes to force government to get smaller isn't working.
Contractors seek delay in USAID vetting system
Trade association cites “numerous ambiguities” in system aimed at ensuring foreign aid funds don’t go to groups associated with terrorism.
FAA to award contract to upgrade air traffic system
GPS-based system has proved to be “truly amazing” in tests in Alaska, commuter airline president says.
Contracting offices face increased oversight
Democrats on Capitol Hill have put the spotlight on procurement.
Small businesses struggle to swim with big fish
But that may change as legislators press federal agencies to increase the amount of business they send to small firms.
Bush accepts attorney general's resignation
Alberto Gonzales says he will leave Sept. 17; Solicitor General Paul Clement named acting attorney general.
Speculation begins on potential Gonzales successor
List of possible nominees includes DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, other high-ranking federal officials.
Procurement spending continues upward climb
Driven by the war effort and health-related expenditures, federal procurement is skyrocketing.
Politics, war drawdown will determine Defense spending
Democrats on Capitol Hill unlikely to put on the brakes immediately, but pullout from Iraq looms in 2008.
New ethics legislation could affect Cabinet-level executives
Bill would extend cooling-off period for senior executives who leave, urge broadening of restrictions that now apply to congressional staffers.
No USDA Furloughs
Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?
Americans Still Like the Postal Service
Making Government 'Simpler'
No More Tax-Cheating Feds, Senators Say
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