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Tech

Telework provider uses ads to woo federal workers

Company hopes ads will spark a pro-telecommuting grassroots movement among government workers.

Defense

DHS told to revamp personnel rules

Judge says Congress intended for more collective bargaining in creating the agency.

Defense

Southwestern states, Homeland Security at odds over border controls

New Mexico declares state of emergency along border with Mexico, saying federal government hasn’t provided enough resources.

Defense

FBI National Security Branch gets leadership

Veteran FBI and CIA officials to head the new organization.

Defense

States say Justice opinion not the final word on Air Guard

Guard officials say they will continue to meet with the BRAC panel.

Management

IRS employees win competitive sourcing study, cut jobs

Plan of in-house team relies heavily on intermittent workers.

Management

Bill targets tax-evading contractors

Legislation instructs Pentagon to create a registry of contractors for tax purposes.

Defense

Air Guard plan would limit Pentagon's proposed closures

Plan would allow every state to keep a flying mission.

News

GAO upholds bundling protest

Small business says Army improperly bundled requirements for engineering and technical support services.

News

Food inspectors’ union rights restored under FLRA ruling

Labor relations authority found inspectors' work not connected to national security.

Management

Space operations chief announces retirement

Veteran astronaut spearheaded Discovery shuttle mission.

Defense

Legislation proposed to upgrade federal officers' status

Officers in more than 24 agencies would receive the full benefits of law enforcement officers.

Tech

Homeland security barrier to FOIA reform

Efforts to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act may be stymied by homeland security fears.