Defense
Air Force officials seek debarment of body armor maker
Debarments of defense contractors are rare; they usually last three years at most, but that would be a blow to the maker of flexible Dragon Skin armor.
Oversight
Appropriator unveils plan to publish earmarks for all to criticize
House members would have an opportunity to review and register objections to potential earmarks before conference negotiations begin.
Defense
Official says GovWorks can handle loss of Defense business
Newly restricted purchases made up more than half of contracting shop’s business, director says.
Oversight
White House urged to punish GSA chief to 'fullest extent'
Letter to President Bush on Lurita Doan's potential Hatch Act violation says she failed to cooperate fully with investigation.
Defense
Homeland Security launches graduate academy
The 18-month program is free, but students must complete two years of service at their agencies upon graduation.
Oversight
Agriculture technology chief to leave at end of month
David Combs managed USDA’s $2 billion technology budget, covering 29 agencies and offices nationwide.
Oversight
Survey finds increased satisfaction with federal benefit programs
The Thrift Savings Plan, employee and retiree health benefits and retirement annuities fare the best.
Oversight
Firm outlines steps to successful workforce reforms
Agencies implementing pay for performance need to focus more on how to handle subpar workers, consultant says.
Oversight
NASA inspector general rejects allegations, claims independence
Commerce IG retires in face of three ongoing investigations.
Defense
Lawmaker backs model hobbyists in dispute with Defense firms
Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., says taxpayers should own rights to designs of military hardware.
Oversight
Interior-Environment spending bill clears House committee
Measure exceeds the White House’s request by $1.9 billion.
Oversight
GSA announces new purchase card providers
Cards will have features to enhance oversight, such as automatic e-mail notification of purchases to supervisors.
Oversight
Labor employees rally against outsourcing decision
Alleging discrimination, union leader says he is prepared to fight the decision in court.
Defense
Appropriators block funding for DHS personnel reforms
Congress approved $20 million for the overhaul for fiscal 2007; Bush administration has requested $15 million for next year.
Oversight
Spy agency extends massive contract for IT support
Three-year extension will keep CSC and Northrop Grumman-led group of contractors at NSA through 2011.
Oversight
GOP ramps up attacks on moderate Dems for budget votes
Budget blueprint enables an increase in the government's debt ceiling -- the limit on the amount it can borrow without defaulting on its obligations.
Oversight
Tech firms wary of push for contracting reform
Companies contend cost-reimbursement contracts are necessary to complete work in emergency situations, and for research and development.
Oversight
Union bristles at background checks required under ID mandate
Presidential directive requires that all federal employees be verified as suitable for employment before receiving new, more secure credentials.
Oversight
Speed of FAA outsourcing could jeopardize savings
Auditor says six-month timeline for massive conversion of flight service stations risks slippage and cost overruns.
Oversight