Management
Small business share of contracts shrunk slightly in 2011, SBA reports
Governmentwide percentage of 21.65 again falls short of legislated goal.
Management
Contractors seek changes in bill to curb human trafficking
Senate panel’s approval brightens prospects for passage.
Management
Watchdog dismisses TRICARE bid protest
Longtime contractor loses multibillion-dollar award to manage military health care.
Management
Why Leaders Need to Go on Holiday Instead of Vacation
It's important for leaders to get away, Scott Eblin says.
Tech
OMB defends its progress weeding out federal websites
Sen. Tom Coburn releases CRS analysis of the White House’s Campaign to Cut Waste.
Management
Scientists join opposition to STOCK Act disclosure requirements
Group says new provisions invade federal scientists’ privacy.
Management
Unscheduled leave, telework still available for feds
Friday’s storm has left hundreds of thousands without power.
Oversight
Senate confirms new Nuclear Regulatory chief
Obama-picked MacFarlane will lead the troubled commission until July 2013.
Management
Report: Health care law deadlines may be pushed back
Federal government says key elements are on schedule.
Oversight
Senator: U.S. attorney has no choice but to pursue contempt case against Holder
Justice Department official had said he would not take any action to prosecute attorney general.
Management
Washington-area agencies open after severe weekend storm
Employees can take unscheduled leave or telework.
Management
Senators would speed federal property sales by easing requirements
Homelessness advocacy group opposes plan to bypass 25-year-old law.
Management
Sierra Club hires EPA official felled by 'crucify' comments
Al Armendariz will help the group's campaign against coal.
Management
HHS chief welcomes high court’s health care ruling with new grants
Sebelius calls for end to political fights and offers states flexibility to create exchanges.
Oversight
OSC honors Dover whistleblowers
Three mortuary workers receive award for speaking out on misconduct.
Pay & Benefits
White House confronts silence on fed pay raise
OMB objects to ‘a permanent pay freeze.’
Oversight
House finds Holder in contempt
Seventeen Democrats and 2 Republicans break with their parties.
Management
Obama saw initial, incorrect health care ruling reports
The president watched the news with Jack Lew, his chief of staff, outside the Oval Office.
Management
Procurement chief seeks sharing of contract pricing data, star recruits
Fostering better contractor-fed relationships is another priority.
Management