Management

White collar crime specialist discusses swell in ethics prosecutions

New rules could be on horizon for government contractors, former federal official says.

Tech

GSA works to restore contracting relationship with Pentagon

The agency is coordinating with the Defense comptroller to reinforce proper management of department funds, among other steps.

Defense

House leader to seek boost in health premium subsidy

Steny Hoyer, D-Md., again backs measure that would raise the share of premiums covered by the government from 72 percent to 80 percent.

Defense

Watch list dispute highlights U.S.-Canadian tensions

Canada relies on other countries for foreign intelligence, making for an uneven relationship with the United States.

Management

Budget office outlines range of options on spending, revenue

Eliminating future combat program to fight rising defense costs would save $62 billion over the next decade, office estimates.

Management

White House hands over more climate change documents

House panel requested the information as part of a probe into potential attempts to alter scientific reports on global warming.

Oversight

Hillary Rising

Hillary Clinton is the clear front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination; the Republican contest is a lot closer.

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Food Fight

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Beat This Sick Leave Record

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Companies Fear Federal Retirement Wave

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Tech

New company makes bid for public-safety network

Firm plans to outline a proposal to build a nationwide wireless public-safety network that also would have commercial applications.

Tech

Group finds federal CIOs gaining traction

Officials say private sector could push for improved budget process and streamlined regulations for IT purchases.

Defense

Senator seeks to keep 9/11 bill free of Iraq provisions

The Senate plans to begin debate on the bill Tuesday.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers renew push to grant employees law officer benefits

Measure reintroduced in the House has failed in the last few sessions of Congress, but may have a shot under new leadership.

Tech

GSA chief seeks probe of inspector general's office

Lawyer for agency administrator Lurita Doan requests an inquiry into whether IG officials leaked information on an investigation of her.

Management

Rule would require ethics policies for big contractors

Most large companies already have practices in place that would satisfy the proposal, observers say.

Defense

Immigration agency outsources food service at detention centers

Bureau expects to save $5 million over three years by contracting the work to an Alaska Native firm, but some are skeptical the transition will go smoothly.

Defense

Forward Observer: Days of Future Past

If history is a guide, lawmakers may be slow to reassert their war powers, but will press on now that the process is underway.

News

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