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Opposition builds against Obama on disclosing contractor campaign gifts
House Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa and some Democrats say draft executive order would harm federal procurement.
News
Views converge on creation of board to sell federal properties
Administration and House Republicans agree that a civilian version of the military base realignment commission could break local stalemates on disposal of underused sites.
Defense
Watchdog dings VA for poor management of rural health program
Office cannot be certain it wisely allocated nearly $300 million, IG concludes.
Oversight
Senators oppose White House disclosure plan for contractors
Letter says plan could inject politics into the procurement process.
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The Week in Comments: Hiring veterans, hiring announcements and a possible hiring freeze
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
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Analysis: IRS aims for letter-perfect language
‘Simplification’ initiative offers case study for Plain Writing Act implementation governmentwide this year.
Defense
Obama to ask Congress to extend FBI director's term by two years
Robert Mueller's cuurent term slated to end in September.
Oversight
Obama endorses spending, tax targets in budget talks
The president makes his remarks at a CBS town-hall meeting.
Pay & Benefits
Calculating Cost
An online tool helps feds manage their long-term care insurance options.
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From Nextgov.com: Bill mandating WikiLeaks safeguards for Pentagon networks set to advance to House floor
Computer security experts say the mandates still would not stop malevolent insiders.
Defense
Bin Laden journal addresses future attacks, possible targets
Documents indicate leader was involved in detailed planning.
Defense
Obama administration readying to make case for test ban treaty
Officials say the bargaining in Senate could intensify over the coming months.
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Senators seek to ease hiring of veterans
Bill would dovetail with administration’s current push to speed process and match discharged service members with suitable federal jobs.
Defense
Navy suspends guidelines for same-sex marriages on bases
Initial plans would have allowed gay service members to exchange vows in base chapels with Navy chaplains performing the ceremony.
News
New IDs aren’t keeping ports secure, GAO says
Undercover investigators were able to sneak into ports with counterfeit credentials.
Management
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Agencies are competing against each other for top talent. Use telework to give your agency an edge.
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