http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:26:02 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090309mag.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Smaller alternative airlines and car rental companies see increases in business while spending on some more expensive vendors declines. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090309mag.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43529 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:43:11 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090209e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Labor, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs officials work to develop meaningful performance metrics. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090209e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43522 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:50:47 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss President says a lower-than-mandated raise is warranted, given a national emergency since Sept. 11 and the faltering economy; Congress could override the plan. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43512 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:55:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109mag1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss As purchases balloon, the president orders up a procurement overhaul. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/083109mag1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43509 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:01:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082709j1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Technology leaders blame poor communication among OMB and other departments for haphazard efforts to comply with Trusted Internet Connections initiative. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082709j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43484 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:59:35 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Agency requests comment on the impact of the form on HR workers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43461 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:09:27 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409j1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Security specialists doubt the new rule will do much to improve computer network protection. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082409j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43464 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:43:37 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082009rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Then-Sen. Obama sponsored legislation in 2008 to populate USASpending.gov with copies of government contracts. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082009rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43448 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:47:00 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081809mag.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss The administration plans to fund military operations through the regular appropriations process and to change spending priorities. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081809mag.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43429 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:04:45 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409cdpm1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss The $1 billion needed to pay for additional soldiers would come from lower-priority requirements. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081409cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43414 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully , CongressDaily) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:10:30 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081309rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Allan Burman says roving teams of performance professionals could help implement 'sizable' contracts in a few days. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081309rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43380 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:22:36 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709cdpm2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Army secretary, GSA head and OMB regulatory official remain unconfirmed. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43346 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:58:33 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Management chief says filling out procurement policy team is crucial to success of reforms. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43333 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:31:49 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509cdpm2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss OMB deputy director, GSA chief nominees could be confirmed soon. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43331 webmaster@govexec.com (Dan Friedman, CongressDaily) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:01:09 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Internal memo offers staffers the option of canceling letters of obligation, with proper justification. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43328 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:39:35 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509list.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss An update on the numerous Recovery Act reporting deadlines through October 2009. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080509list.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43320 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:36:41 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Plans will be released to the public after officials refine them. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43323 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:56:26 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdam2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Detailed guidelines for granting award-fee contracts are on the way, Obama administration management chief tells lawmakers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43318 webmaster@govexec.com (Andy Leonatti, CongressDaily) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:23:43 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080309mag.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Despite push for contracting reforms, President Obama has yet to name an executive to lead central policy shop. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080309mag.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43315 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:02:57 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/120808shortlist.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss An update on President Obama's nominees and potential picks for top government management positions. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/120808shortlist.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41578 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:48:43 GMT