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.
What's ahead for states in fiscal disarray?
State executives see a slow recovery ahead, but are there bright spots?
How smaller budget may mean more business
Budget cuts might create more business for systems integrators. What three trends must you understand?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shutdown update: What's the impact?
Editor Nick Wakeman wonders what impact, if any, the shutdown's near miss will have on the market.
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.
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.
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.
Stay updated during the shutdown
FCW will continue delivering timely information to our readers, even if the government shuts down.
Contractors brace for shutdown
Companies have options on what to do if the government closes, but a shutdown carries many unknowns.
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.
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!'
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