People
House OKs funding to prevent government shutdown
Lawmakers approve measure to keep government operational for a short time.
Digital Government
Shutdown likely averted
Senate reaches agreement that could avert a government shutdown. Now the House must approve the deal.
People
Lawmakers take another run at workforce
A new bill to cut the federal workforce is under consideration in the House and Senate.
Digital Government
Budget cuts vs. Strike Fighter
Carter hearing showcases the push-pull of defense spending.
Acquisition
Lawmaker wants to scrap small-business classification system
Sen. Claire McCaskill wants to end a long-used system that is "complex,""clumsy" and "nuts."
People
House passes funding bill, but shutdown still possible
The odds are against a government shutdown, one expert says, but the Senate still could block a resolution.
Cybersecurity
Bill would restrict DHS contracting, impose limited hiring freeze
The measure would stop DHS from using cost-reimbursement contracts for production of major systems.
Acquisition
Senator fumes at contracting lessons unlearned
Sen. Claire McCaskill said the billions of dollars wasted in Iraq and Afghanistan is a repeat of contracting problems in past contingency operations.
Digital Government
From top DOD brass, more warnings against sequester cuts
Defense Secretary Panetta warns cuts could result in massive defense industrial base losses that would harm the U.S. economy.
People
Administration would raise feds' retirement contributions
The Obama administration wants a 1.2 percent increase in federal employees' retirement contributions.
Digital Government
Defense budget to be shaped by 'hard choices'
The budget process is still contentious, but negotiators seem willing to put almost everything on the table.
Digital Government
How much do feds really work?
Do feds work more or less just because they're feds? Opinions seem to differ among FCW readers.
People
DOD nominee promises to find budget cut ideas fast
Ashton Carter tells Senate panel he would try to help avoid 'devastating' effects of forced cuts.
Acquisition
Bill would set up library for contingency contracting
The measure would create an IG position with audit and oversight authorities and a "Center for Contingency Contracting."
Digital Government
'Super committee' starts work on deficit reduction
Feds brace as panel to hold first public hearing on identifying $1.5 trillion in debt savings.
Acquisition
Bill would void, stop contracts with U.S. enemies
Wartime Contracting Commission report considers problem of payoffs in enemy lands.
People
Could telework resurrect the House Page Program?
A resurrection of the now defunct House Page Program is proposed via telework.
Cybersecurity
Federal data breach legislation stalls
California strengthens its breach notification requirements, as federal legislation that would replace state laws goes nowhere in Congress.
Digital Government