Government shutdown déjà vu all over again?
For the third time this year, the government nears shutdown, with disaster relief funds the sticking point.
13 banks commit $20B to small business lending
Top U.S. banks say they will lend $20 billion to small businesses over the next three years.
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.
Contractor cuts among proposals sent to supercommittee
Wisconsin senator wants fewer contractors but one idea may create jobs for contractors and still save money.
Budget crunch makes GSA popular
GSA Administrator Martha Johnson is getting an unprecedented amount of phone calls from agency leaders who want money-saving options.
How I solved the budget crisis
With Budget Hero 2.0, you can take a crack at cutting the deficit and balancing the budget. And you'll realize this ain't no game.
Army's 2012 plan emphasizes innovation, frugality
The service's 2012 Modernization Plan puts focus on using technology to maximize resources amid dwindling funds.
Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending
The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.
What's ahead for states in fiscal disarray?
State executives see a slow recovery ahead, but are there bright spots?
The dark side of DOD's acquisition reform bid
Tech initiatives could be at risk in DOD's tug of war between efficiency and spending.
Millions for Army e-mail project at risk
A House subcommittee hesitates to fund e-mail migration until the Army shows its homework.
Push on for more defense cuts
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed spending caps for its 12 subcommittees to trim billions of dollars from the fiscal 2012 budget.
Maryland contractors worry about future contracts
Maryland contractors are nervous about the impact of the recent spending resolution.
Let's make the most of bin Laden's death
The celebration around Osama bin Laden's death should be used for some long-term benefits, like getting Republicans and Democrats to work together, writes Editor Nick Wakeman.
Is a $750B market a reason to despair?
FedSources' Ray Bjorklund reports on the state of the government market and predicts some tough times ahead. But where should you look for the bright spots?
When it comes to enterprise IT, change remains hard
The Defense Department's quest for enterprise IT modernization has reached fever pitch with the budget chaos. But how much progress is actually being made?
Federal IT spending to increase 5 percent, analyst says
Market research firm Input estimates annual federal IT budget will rise 5 percent annually despite proposed freeze in discretionary spending.
What will the budget impact be on DOD?
Defense spending will face significant squeezing just like the rest of the federal government, according to President Obama, but DOD officials question where to make further cuts.
Obama to wield scalpel not hatchet for budget
President Obama has proposed across-the-board spending cuts tied to the debt, but left unclear the impacts on IT, workforce and other programs.
Undoing shutdown prep -- tell us about your week
Many agencies spent last week preparing for a shutdown and now have to undo their preparations -- or maybe hold off a few days. Tell us about your experience.
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