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Budget Cuts Put Acquisition Reform Back in the Spotlight
While the Defense Department grapples with budget cuts and sequestration, the House Armed Services Committee sets its sights once again on acquisition reform. By Charles S. Clark
Management
Taxpayers Will Cover Legal Defense of IRS Workers Hit by Scandal
Justice Department hires two firms to represent 19 employees based mostly in Cincinnati.
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Veterans Hiring Reaches 20-Year High in 2012
Federal agencies have been making a concerted effort to bring on more veterans since 2009.
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Acting IRS Chief Bemoans Travel and Training Cuts
Pendulum could swing back too far in wake of overspending, Werfel says during leadership award ceremony.
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Chimps Endure Congressional Monkey Business
NIH expects to hit spending limit for retired chimps by mid-November.
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Scientists Find Possible Cause of Bipolar Disorder
NIH-funded genomic advances help unravel the mysteries of bipolar disorder.
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Committee Advances Contractor Suspension and Debarment Reforms
Bill would streamline procedures for dealing with unscrupulous contractors.
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House Passes Bill to Speed Up VA Claims Appeals Process
Legislation mandates more details on backlogged claims.
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The Perils of Breaking Promises to Employees
An examination of trust and productivity in the workplace.
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Pay & Benefits
House Backs Bill to Cut VA Bonuses
Democrat-sponsored legislation would cap performance award budget at $345 million annually.
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Go Ahead, Be Cynical: The Positive Power of Negative Thinking
Study shows positive thinkers don't outperform pessimists.
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Payments to HealthCare.gov Contractor Questioned During Medicare.gov Overhaul
CMS paid CGI $2.6 million in questionable fees, according to a 2007 audit.
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Obama Twitter Account, Campaign Group's Emails Hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army
Pro-regime hackers say the U.S. president's terrorism capabilities 'are quite high.'
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HealthCare.gov Roundup: Nov. 30, Top of the ‘Punch List,’ Rap Genius
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
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Pentagon: Navy and Marines Must Use DISA Email Cloud
The Air Force is still concerned about the costs of moving unclassified email.
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Watchdog Group Unveils Pentagon's 'Revolving Door' Database
Newly released list shows ethics ruling requests by officers seeking private-sector jobs.
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