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New acquisition strategy alarms industry
“Cascading” awards starting with small businesses means some bids never get opened.
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Exercise regimen gets HHS employees moving
Pilot walking program seeks to make workers healthier.
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Health advocates urge federal officials to prepare for flu pandemic
The House Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing Thursday on the possibility of a deadly flu strain hitting the United States.
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Bush administration weighing amendment to cover VA budget shortfall
Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson is expected to explain to lawmakers how the agency's budget forecasts came up short.
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Acquisition councils beef up subcontracting oversight
New rule would require agencies to evaluate how well contractors manage their subcontracts.
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Satellite industry executive warns of coming shortage
Recommends changing funding process to allow longer term contracts that generate savings.
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Industry, agencies critique method of measuring performance
Earned-value management is called costly and harmful to small business participation.
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National Guard leaders criticize Pentagon base closing proposals
Adjutants general across the country also have criticized the Air Force for shutting them out of base-closure discussions.
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