Success of e-rulemaking project hard to demonstrate

• Amelia Gruber
• January 9, 2004

GSA inspector general reports on improper contracting activities

A GSA watchdog report is expected to show contracting abuses and mismanagement at three regional offices of the agency’s Federal Technology Service.

• Shane Harris
• January 8, 2004

In implementation, education law loses bipartisan aura

• Brian Friel
• January 8, 2004

Survey finds welfare recipients unaware of benefits expiration dates

• Shawn Zeller
• January 8, 2004

Government lifts proposed ban on MCI contracts

• Shane Harris
• January 7, 2004

Iraq contracting official returns to Pentagon post

• Shane Harris
• January 7, 2004

IRS announces major overhaul, layoffs

IRS officials announced a massive restructuring plan Wednesday, which will result in 2,400 layoffs at the tax agency.

• Amelia Gruber
• January 7, 2004

Senator says EPA exodus signals aversion to Bush policies

• Congress Daily
• January 7, 2004

Contractors charged with padding tab for drug abuse prevention ads

• Shawn Zeller
• January 7, 2004

Spending bill inaction delays decision on job competition appeals

• Amelia Gruber
• January 7, 2004

OMB issues guidance on "green" competitive sourcing plans

The Office of Management and Budget has asked federal agencies to craft plans for letting contractors bid on federal jobs from now through 2008.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• January 6, 2004

Energy bill provision would limit coverage of contractors’ legal expenses

• Amelia Gruber
• January 5, 2004

USDA works to simplify food stamp program

• Corine Hegland
• January 5, 2004

Union fights FAA over privatizing maintenance jobs

• Chris Strohm
• December 23, 2003

OMB to ask agencies for long-term job competition plans

OMB will ask agencies to create multi-year plans for opening federal jobs to private sector competition as a prerequisite for receiving a “green” rating in competitive sourcing.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• December 23, 2003

Calls for debarring Halliburton hasty, analysts say

• Amelia Gruber
• December 22, 2003

Park Police chief prepares to fight firing

• Chris Strohm
• December 19, 2003

Senator holds up Commerce nominee over fisheries earmark

• Peter Cohn
• December 19, 2003

Thompson appoints interim Medicare chief

• Congress Daily
• December 17, 2003

House, Senate government oversight panels ready 2004 agendas

• Zach Patton
• December 16, 2003