2011 Budget

Harsh budget reality hits home

The reality of tightening budgets is starting to sink in, Steve Kelman observes.

Get used to shutdown risks

A smooth budget process isn't likely anytime soon, but agencies may be getting used to it.

  • By Alice Lipowicz and Camille Tuutti

What's ahead for states in fiscal disarray?

State executives see a slow recovery ahead, but are there bright spots?

  • By Patience Wait

How smaller budget may mean more business

Budget cuts might create more business for systems integrators. What three trends must you understand?

  • By Janet Kumpu

Savvy agencies want IT that lowers costs, improves efficiencies

The economic crisis and government budget cuts may be forcing feds to tighten their belts, but that hasn't stopped them from embracing today's latest technology, according to a new survey. In fact, it's those new tech solutions that are helping them survive during the cash crunch.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

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.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Maryland contractors worry about future contracts

Maryland contractors are nervous about the impact of the recent spending resolution.

  • By Washington Technology staff

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?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Pitfalls to avoid in a down market

The best strategy in a tough market is to focus on core customers and resist the temptation to bid on everything and rush into new markets.

  • By Bob Lohfeld

Defense industry's confidence shaken by budget battles

The continuing resolutions paralyzed defense spending for months, and the damage remains even after the budget passes.

  • By Amber Corrin

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.

  • By Amber Corrin

Agencies recover from shutdown threat

The government held conferences, federal websites were running, and agencies were tweeting as normal today after a government shutdown was averted.

  • By Alice Lipowicz and Matthew Weigelt

Shutdown update: What's the impact?

Editor Nick Wakeman wonders what impact, if any, the shutdown's near miss will have on the market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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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Shutdown, furloughs averted at the 11th hour

Averting a government shutdown at almost literally the 11th hour, Congressional leaders reached agreement on the fiscal 2011 budget.

  • By Michael Hardy

GSA plans would ease effects of shutdown, administrator says

GSA Administrator Martha Johnson tells anxious contractors that a government shutdown "would be a real disrupter" but the agency has had plans in place since the last shutdown in 1995 to ease the effects of any new closure.

  • By David Hubler

Stay updated during the shutdown

FCW will continue delivering timely information to our readers, even if the government shuts down.

  • By Michael Hardy

Contractors brace for shutdown

Companies have options on what to do if the government closes, but a shutdown carries many unknowns.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Shutdown impact on DOD uncertain, but ominous

The Defense Department is closely studying its authorities to determine how to keep department functioning if the government shuts down.

  • By Amber Corrin

Conference offers shutdown guarantee

Want to attend a conference but afraid you'll be furloughed when it happens? At least one organizer says, 'No problem!'

  • By Matthew Weigelt

What your customers face if the shutdown comes

Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.

  • By Alyah Khan