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From Nextgov.com: Agencies blast FCC over LightSquared decision
Critics say regulator failed to consult key stakeholders before approving network that might interfere with GPS systems.
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Contracting preferences for Alaska native corporations under threat
ANCs would be on equal footing with other small or disadvantaged companies, according to legislation from Claire McCaskill, who says the preferences are wasteful.
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Reid predicts budget will omit many policy riders
The riders include provisions to block parts of the health care reform law and to strip funding for Planned Parenthood.
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Behind closed doors, Boehner tells GOP frosh how a shutdown works
In a sign that Republicans are bracing for a possible government shutdown, the House Speaker responded to questions about what could happen.
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Reality begins to bite in spending talks
While the prospect of a government shutdown remains real, bipartisan negotiations have begun over what, precisely, could be cut and by how much.
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From Nextgov.com: IRS said to fail to protect taxpayer information in emails
TIGTA says many messages unauthorized, either for taxpayers or revenue service employees.
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The Week in Comments: Raising pay, shutting down and contracting, contracting, contracting
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
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Lawmaker targets Pentagon pay raises
Rep. Allen West’s bill would prohibit salary increases and locality pay boosts for civilians who perform below satisfactory levels.
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SBA considering mandating set-asides on multiple award contracts
Policy change could allow the government to reach goal of awarding 23 percent of all contracts to small firms.
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Employees, vendors get demo of online HR training tool
Event marks second phase in rollout of Human Resources University.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense funding for cybersecurity is hard to pin down
Confusion over terminology and agency roles suggests serious procurement challenges, observers say.
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