Oversight
Alaska native firms lament loss of an advocate
Former Sen. Ted Stevens, killed in a plane crash on Monday, helped create a program that gives ANCs a leg up on federal contracts.
Defense
Lawmaker questions management of soldiers’ life insurance funds
Beneficiaries aren’t well-informed on insurance payouts and don’t receive full interest, says Democrat.
Defense
Expert questions savings in Pentagon contractor cuts
Unless Defense scales back its mission, reducing service contractors won’t save money, former procurement executive says.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: How do you tell a government employee from a contractor?
Can looks alone indicate the difference?
Oversight
Friends, family mourn Stevens
Colleagues on both sides of the aisle praise the former Republican senator for being forthright and for his tireless advocacy on behalf of Alaska.
Defense
Business groups blast proposed immigration reforms
Legislation that would raise work-visa fees for foreign companies operating in the United States is among the offending proposals.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA adopts standard identifier for vets in health and benefits programs
Unique 10-digit ID will be assigned using a system for federal employees mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Management
Close Call
Even as the Networx deadline approaches, many agencies are slow to make the switch.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies could be prone to new kind of sophisticated cyberattack
The government should watch out for “man-in-the-browser” attacks that have been used to steal money from financial institutions, security expert says.
Defense
Pentagon abandons insourcing effort
Defense Secretary Gates says the initiative did not produce the savings he anticipated.
Oversight
Commerce reports $1.6 billion savings for decennial census
Officials attribute savings to good management and aggressive advertising.
Defense
House inaction dooms fiscal 2010 intelligence bill
An intelligence authorization bill has not been enacted since 2005.
Defense
House passes border security bill
Despite opposition, chamber approves emergency $600 million spending bill to beef up security along U.S.-Mexican border.
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