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Singing the Down-Ballot Blues
Republican congressional candidates should move closer to John McCain.
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From Nextgov.com: GSA signs telework agreement with union
AFGE officials agree to provisions that abruptly ended telework talks with another federal union.
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Procurement policy office issues new guidance on interagency acquisitions
The management of such contracts has appeared on GAO’s list of high-risk federal programs since 2005.
Defense
Lawmaker challenges Defense official's stance on new destroyer
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., has taken his fight to put the DDG-1000 destroyer program on hold directly to the Pentagon's top acquisition official.
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House bill creates VA ombudsman's office
Subcommittee approves legislation to create a one-stop shop for information on VA medical, housing and education benefits.
Defense
Gates offers Bush new Air Force leadership team
Gen. Norton Schwartz, a 35-year veteran with a background in Air Force special operations, is Defense secretary's pick as chief of staff.
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Storms test GSA’s continuity plans
Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements.
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From Nextgov.com: Business picking up for GSA’s Networx contract
After slow start, interest increases in telecom pact as deadline for agencies to recoup transition costs approaches.
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Watchdog groups seek deal on whistleblower protections
Legislation is among several government accountability bills that have passed easily in both chambers but which lawmakers have struggled for months to reconcile.
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Trade group lobbies to loosen requirements for disadvantaged business status
Aerospace Industries Association says net worth limit is restrictive and outpaced by inflation.
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Collaborative Internet tools making inroads into intel agencies
Problems and skepticism still abound, but continued information sharing should win over doubters, says ODNI official.
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Officials: Government’s finances still are not in order, despite progress
Financial overseers say agencies have improved money management, but have a long way to go.
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House narrowly approves budget over Republican protests
Measure includes $1.013 trillion in discretionary spending to be doled out among the 12 annual appropriations bills; projects a $340 billion deficit in fiscal 2009.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks to require military to buy U.S.-bred bomb-sniffing dogs
Most military dogs now come from fabled European bloodlines.
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Obama, McCain give boost to contract data legislation
Presidential rivals team up to back bill increasing information available through USASpending.gov.
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Senate passes fiscal 2009 budget resolution along party lines
Measure would cap discretionary spending at $1.013 trillion, $21 billion more than President Bush requested.
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House passes SES diversity legislation
Bill creates an office within OPM that will collect data about senior executives.
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Critics want panel to more closely scrutinize DHS E-Verify initiative
Department has not asked advisory committee to report on program enabling employers to electronically verify the legal status of newly hired workers.
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Report: Justice collects more fines but funding stays flat
Inspector general has recovered $4.7 million in fines and restitutions since October, despite a relatively level budget and staff size.
Defense