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From Nextgov.com: Data.gov’s next big thing: Mashing up federal stats with maps
With new tools, anyone will be able to diagram official statistics from across the federal government to discover interesting correlations or suspicious trends .
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Obama directs government to withhold pay from delinquent contractors
The new Do Not Pay list alerts agencies to the status of recipients of federal funds.
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White House makes case for authority to perform spending surgery
Lawmakers raise concerns about bill that would provide the president with expedited budget rescission authority.
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Senate eyes FAA, collective bargaining bills
The chamber's schedule through July 4 remains in flux.
Defense
Homeland Security officials weigh more UAV border patrols
A long-standing obstacle to deploying more aerial drones in U.S. civilian airspace has been getting approval from the FAA.
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Key Dems criticize HHS reshuffling of public health fund
Under plan money would be used to increase the physician workforce instead of disease prevention.
Defense
IG launches new probes of domestic surveillance
Justice office will review records of use of national security letters, which are demands for information without a court order.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA faces flood of new claims and charges of a ‘hostile’ work environment
Tests of new work processes show ways the department can manage a double-digit increase in claims it expects to receive in the next two years.
Defense
Gates: Defense needs supplemental by July 4
Pentagon chief says military would have to begin curtailing defense operations if Congress does not pass bill by deadline.
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Agencies must justify non-competitive contracts
Final rule mandates that officials post documents explaining lack of competition.
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OMB makes pitch to senior executives on performance management
Key agency official urges top career leaders to focus on goals, data-driven improvement efforts.
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Air Force calls up plan to save millions
Service will heed the advice of an employee and change its cell phone strategy.
Defense
House Democrats looking to expedite work on supplemental
Sending the bill to the floor without a markup is a likely scenario for speeding along the war funding.
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Obama ties oil spill to need for sweeping reforms
In speech, president urges action on energy and climate change bill.
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Obama appoints former IG to head Minerals Management Service
Michael R. Bromwich pursued misconduct and corruption cases as Justice Department inspector general.
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NASA sued for failing to disclose contracting information
Advocacy group wants data it claims will shed light on whether a space program partner is meeting small business subcontracting goals.
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Lawmakers seek better training for supervisors
Under a bipartisan House bill, federal managers would get more training on such issues as conducting performance reviews.
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Senator questions using unspent stimulus money to avoid teacher layoffs
Proposal would just move funds from "one pocket to the other," Education committee chairman says.
Defense
Building security agency’s workforce plan questioned
Watchdog wonders how the Federal Protective Service will pay, hire and train new employees.
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