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Fight brewing over replenishing FEMA’s emergency funds after Hurricane Irene
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s call for budgetary offsets is a challenge to Obama and regional interests.
News
Obama gives House speaker cost estimates for seven regulations
Letter to Boehner rebuts Republican arguments that the White House has issued harmful rules.
Oversight
Pentagon contracting policy faulted in two reports
Billions wasted while no-bid awards rose, congressionally chartered commission and nonprofit group find.
Defense
Government’s post-9/11 reorganization called ‘worth the effort’
Four lessons offered by Partnership for Public Service include winning senior executive buy-in and respecting legacy cultures.
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Archives facility joins Washington Monument among closed federal buildings
Damage from Tuesday’s earthquake is under review by engineers at both sites.
Oversight
White House, Boehner face off on cost of regulations
House speaker demands cost estimates for high-impact rules as OIRA chief decries ‘inaccurate information.’
Tech
Performance.gov goes live after lengthy preparations
OMB’s new central database allows public to track spending, cost-cutting and progress in hiring.
Defense
Lockheed Martin braces for federal cuts while executing missile defense
Executives also announce choice of Alabama manufacturing facility in coming bid for interceptor missile contract.
Oversight
OMB details agency obligations under Government Performance Act
Priority goals must be delivered by Sept. 12, as operating officers are urged to cut waste.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service commences talks with two unions
The contract negotiations will address management’s plan to eliminate 220,000 jobs by 2015.
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SEC facing whistleblower charge that staff destroyed financial documents
Sen. Grassley asks agency to explain alleged shredding of papers for 9,000 informal investigations.
Oversight
Agency slow in applying technology to protect federal buildings, GAO says
Two reports say Federal Protective Services is behind on risk assessment and transfer of programs within Homeland Security Department.
Defense
DARPA director under investigation for conflict of interest
Defense inspector general confirms probe of Regina Dugan’s continued relationship with family firm.
Defense
Air Force announces civilian hiring freeze
Early outs and buyout offers are also in the works, officials say.
Defense
Pentagon faulted for not collecting contractor debts
Four senators send letter criticizing Defense’s financial management.
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