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Moran: GSA is contracting's short-term fix
He plans to recommend that language be added to the Defense appropriations bill to guide the Defense Department back to GSA.
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Lawmakers want IGs to have greater independence
The House has introduced a bill to improve the ability of inspectors general to do their jobs.
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GSA showcases agencies' blogs
A new Web site is a one-stop shop for joining government conversations.
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GPO chooses new acquisition chief
Dean Fish will direct and plan the management of GPO's acquisition program, including the agency's purchases of technical and information systems.
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Coast Guard names new procurement executive
Claire Grady will be head of contracting activity for the Coast Guard's new acquisitions directorate.
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Interior gives up on providing HSPD-12 services
Instead of being a shared service provider, Interior will go to one: the General Services Administration.
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OMB Director Portman resigns
White House officials will nominate former House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle as his replacement.
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OFPP recognizes acquisition accomplishments
The office presented four Shine awards for achievements in government contracting.
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Brubaker to return to government
White House officials have nominated the former DOD deputy CIO to be the administrator of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
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Denett: Experienced tech representatives better for contracts
The OFPP administrator wants agencies to better train contracting officers’ technical representatives and include them early in contract planning.
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Hayden seeks allies' help in countering terrorism
The CIA director says a deep-rooted hatred of America in the Middle East has made it difficult for U.S. officials to influence the "war of ideas" inside Islam without help.
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DOD reforms target bureaucracy
Governance changes could determine how Pentagon decisions are made in the future.
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GAO hires private lawyers
The agency's top managers have hired a large Washington law firm that has experience in labor relations cases.
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Nadler: Staying inside the bounds
A proposed rule on contractor ethics and business conduct is a sign of the times — and useful.
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Welles: Your retirement ballpark
Calculating various retirement income scenarios could relieve your mind — or set your teeth on edge.
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OPM finds barriers to telework lowering
In its latest report to Congress, the Office of Personnel Management redefined what a teleworker is.
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Waxman asks GSA’s Doan to resign
Panel leader casts a no-confidence vote, while Republicans call the hearing a waste.
Cybersecurity
House committee keeps pressing DHS on cybersecurity
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Thompson has asked DHS CIO Charbo for more information on the status of the department's networks.
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