Defense
State urged to step up passport fraud defenses
Department is moving in the right direction, but needs better training and preventative measures, auditors say.
Defense
Union challenges decision to outsource hundreds of jobs at West Point
AFGE and New York lawmakers claim the public-private competition was conducted unfairly.
Defense
DEA: Mexican drug violence is a sign of progress, not failure
Federal agencies are ramping up support for fighting drug cartels south of the border.
News
From Nextgov.com: Researchers say social media essential for national security
Defense Department should develop a comprehensive strategy for using the networking technologies before it becomes "unaware of things that could affect us."
Oversight
House set to work on budget, supplemental next week
Dems will push for conference committee approval of budget resolution followed by consideration of $83.4 billion defense supplemental.
Oversight
Attorney general orders refresher courses for federal prosecutors
Requirement comes in response to the botched prosecution of former Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska.
Management
Getting It Right
As agencies ramp up new initiatives, they must ask the critical contracting questions.
News
From Nextgov.com: Government wins $128 million settlement from GSA contractor
Company allegedly failed to adhere to agreement’s price reduction clause.
Oversight
Proposed rule increases oversight of program aiding disadvantaged businesses
Proof of contractors’ eligibility in the HUBZone program would be required under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Oversight
Obama says government spending crucial to reinvigorating economy
President also defends “courageous” Pentagon procurement reforms.
Oversight