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DHS secretary issues waiver so ships can take fuel to disaster areas
Energy Department, EPA help reopen New York, New Jersey gas stations.
Defense
HHS, Army Corps and other agencies weigh in on Sandy
Public health emergency declared in New York City as flood pumps arrive.
Defense
Afghan forces likely won’t be ready when U.S. troops leave
IG gives reasons for concern about viability of transition in 2014.
Management
GSA rushes supplies to Sandy response teams
Employees work behind the scenes to procure equipment and assess damage to federal buildings.
Defense
Intel budget continues decline after post-9/11 buildup
Required public release puts fiscal 2012 governmentwide figure at $75.4 billion.
Defense
Widespread nature of Sandy prompted early disaster declarations, Fugate says
At least 1,500 FEMA employees joined other agencies in Monday’s response, administrator estimates.
Defense
Sandy unfolding as forecast, says National Hurricane Center chief
FEMA head says storm will have an impact on federal elections.
Management
IRS awards $38 million to corporate whistleblower
Payout is second-largest in program’s five-year history.
Oversight
House Republicans demand to see regulatory agenda
Committee chairmen accuse White House of withholding rule-making cost estimates until after the election.
Management
Retired diplomats call for boosts in State Department hiring
Austerity budgets threaten transition following wind-down of two wars, report warns.
Management
NRC chief says agency prioritized lessons from Japan disaster
Macfarlane calls U.S. response more thoughtful than that after Three Mile Island accident.
Management
SBA and Pentagon join forces to boost women in contracting
Legislation and agency initiatives aim to meet goal of 5 percent for small business.
Management
Energy Department advised to keep a closer eye on contractor travel
IG cites 90,000 foreign trips costing $300 million over six years.
Management
Many agencies already reacting to sequestration threat, panelists say
Contractors will face renegotiated agreements and cuts in government procurement staff.
Management
Making data-based decisions part of agency culture
Federal leaders must build analytics into their organizations, report says.
News
Would-Be Senator Reveals Agency Hit List
Texas Republican Ted Cruz gets specific about which departments he'd eliminate.
Management
Pentagon not properly monitoring sole-source contracts, audit finds
IG calls for adherence to single-bid guidance to ensure competition.
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