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Lawmakers ask agencies to draw in more minority-owned ad firms
New report shows Defense and Treasury lag in doing business with small, disadvantaged and minority-owned advertising companies.
EEOC to move call center operations back in-house
Commissioners vote to close central service center, grant three-month contract extension to make time for transition.
Small firms fare well in GSA office supply contract
Eleven of 13 slots in contract to provide efficient, affordable choices for procuring supplies go to small companies.
Research firm lowers expectations for GSA tech services contract
Report says spending through Alliant vehicle may be only $7.5 billion, well short of its $50 billion ceiling.
IT, metal industries fighting over proposed Defense rule
Change would let the Pentagon buy commercial ready-made weapons parts without determining if they contain metals produced overseas.
EPA, VA clear officials who appeared in religious video
Officials did not appear in uniform and weren’t identified by title.
USDA agency launches inquiry into lobbying e-mail
Officials say they are looking into complaints that employees violated prohibitions against political activity by encouraging co-workers to oppose legislation.
Senate aims to avoid catch-all spending bill
Republicans would relish omnibus measure as evidence the Democrats have gone back on their pledge of open government.
Report says Defense weighed audit findings on questioned payments
GAO work appears to counter claims that a settlement on disputed contract charges ignored the auditors.
Busy Intersection
In as many as four states, candidates may have to choose between running for the Senate and angling for a spot on their party's national ticket.
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
Video: The Daily Show on Apple's Taxes
