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Buzz of the Week: McCain and cost-plus contracting
Sen. McCain's proposal to trim federal government spending by switching to fixed-price contracts touched a nerve in the federal community.
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Letter: Several readers say McCain lacks understanding on contracts issue
Readers don't agree with ending the use of cost-plus contracts, question McCain's knowledge on contracts and, the readers tell us why we need these contracts.
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Letter: Openness needed to evaluate cyber initiative
One reader writes about the benefits of government transparency. Critical evaluation is just one.
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Letter: Ending cost-plus contracts takes away a resource
A reader writes that ending cost-plus contracting will make it more difficult for agencies to do their jobs.
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Letter: DOD personnel system not fair for all
Readers write about the problems in the Defense Department's system as the agency makes final rules.
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Letter: Cost-plus contracts have a role
A reader writes that there are good uses for cost-plus contracts.
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Pointers: Recommended reading 10-06-08
Not business as usual; The privacy dilemma; Mobile phone security worries; Thought Police Version 2.0
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N-Dex: Strong growth potential in info-sharing
Some reports are now included in the FBI’s National Data Exchange (N-Dex) law enforcement information-sharing system.
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Feds take counterterrorism local
New systems now undergoing trial runs could help resolve longstanding policy debates about information sharing.
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Companies show mix of competitive, noncompetitive contracts
Government information shows individual contractors have a mixed record on competition.
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Competition eludes easy fixes
Competition for federal contracts has become a political hot button but still defies a quick solution.
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What’s new with DOD’s 5015.02-STD
DOD released Version 3 of 5015.02-STD in April 2007 and certified products this year.
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New bailout plans for archivists
Updated DOD records standard gets governmentwide nod as possible solution to a growing problem.
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Catching the wave of public service spirit
More agencies look to bring effective managers to government.
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Writing the CXO playbook
Seasoned federal executives offer lessons for the next administration’s team of senior leaders.
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Certified for security
Agencies should know how many employees at managed-security service providers carry certifications.
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