Defense
Senators demand a better plan for nuclear detection
A Homeland Security office is spending money without a clear strategy and has little to show for two costly radiation detector projects, lawmakers charge.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB cancels financial system development at SBA and VA
The move is part of a governmentwide review of the troubled projects and a reengineering of the way agencies purchase and develop information technology.
Defense
Army seeks hundreds of contracting specialists
Service will insource 4,000 acquisition personnel and hire hundreds more to boost workforce.
Oversight
Task force calls for reforms to ease small business contracting concerns
Group wants changes in set-asides, bundling and workforce training.
Defense
Industry chief welcomes Defense acquisition reforms
Aerospace Industry Association president says proposals align closely with many of the recommendations the private sector gave the Pentagon.
Defense
Senator will introduce immigration overhaul before election
Bill will include language that would give an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country a way to earn citizenship.
Pay & Benefits
Feds honored for service at black-tie gala
Awards combat negative perceptions of government and motivate workers to make a difference, nonprofit president says.
Oversight
GAO sees improvement in CMS competitive bid process
But some medical equipment firms and hospitals say the program will have an adverse impact on businesses, jobs and patients.
Oversight
GOP appropriators warn Dems on spending
Republicans estimate that Democrats want to add about $25 billion to the continuing resolution.
Management
The Outsiders
Contractors are here to stay. So, train federal employees how to manage them better.
Defense
New rules aim to rein in Defense spending
Guidance to acquisition staff will affect how the Pentagon spends $400 billion annually on weapons and services.
Oversight
Hiring reform makes headway
Agencies are working hard to bring people on board faster and increase manager buy-in, officials say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA grants dozens of agencies deadline exceptions for Networx
More than 40 agencies have until August 2011 to file plans to transition to the new telecommunications services.
Oversight