Oversight
Senator cites progress in Afghanistan contract oversight
Agencies have better acquisition-monitoring systems in Afghanistan than they did in Iraq, Missouri Democrat says following a visit.
Oversight
Obama to propose deficit panel this week
White House is trying to reach out to Republicans on the issue, but they have been critical of the presidential panel.
Oversight
Politics and Government
In the past year, Republicans have cobbled together some pro forma proposals, but they certainly haven't made many good-faith efforts at producing public policy.
Defense
Coast Guard commandant cites urgent need for icebreakers
Administration policy on the Arctic Circle will determine what the agency does with its aging vessels.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: HHS awards millions in grants to advance health IT initiatives
Department expects to hire 3,000 technology workers at extension centers to promote adoption of electronic records .
Oversight
Postal Service financial woes will continue in 2011
Agency will consider changes in delivery schedule and funding of retiree health benefits to temper losses.
Defense
Civilian agencies help fuel growth in translation contracts
Increasing immigrant population and greater enforcement of discrimination laws lead to higher domestic demand for language services.
Oversight
Obama to issue order for deficit commission within 10 days
Democratic leaders have pledged to hold a vote on the panel's recommendations, with the Senate moving first.
Oversight
Agencies find errors in Recovery Act spending reports
More than 12 percent of latest filings needed corrections, mostly on figures for jobs funded.
Oversight
Agencies issue new rules to boost biofuels production
White House report criticizes fragmentation in federal programs, urges coordinated effort to support emerging industry.
Oversight
Report says labor-management partnerships should focus on cost savings
Academics call on administration to re-establish trust between unions and management by emphasizing benefits of relationship.
Oversight
VA tightens rules for veterans contracting program
To compete for set-asides, owners must be involved in their firms’ day-to-day operations.
Defense
Senator lifts nominee holds, says issues being addressed
Tanker acquisition and FBI center were among issues concerning Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala.
Oversight
Damage Control For Democrats
Three things the majority party can do to improve its electoral chances in November.
Oversight
Murtha dies at 77 after hospitalization
Pennsylvania Democrat supported the original resolution sending U.S. troops to Iraq, but later argued for bringing service members home.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: DISA telecommuters can work just fine even with more snow
Virtual private networks and distributed laptops support the majority of the agency’s Washington metropolitan area workers.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Reps. like Obama's tech proposals to track health quality, fraud
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid budget calls for $110 million to overhaul data systems and $561 million to scrutinize claims for suspicious patterns that could point to illegal activity.
Oversight
Senate bill aims to boost small business contracting
Measure attempts to break up large procurements into more manageable chunks and give small firms more chances at governmentwide acquisition contracts.
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