Senate takes step toward better acquisition
Upgrading the institute and making sure it has enough money will ultimately lead to more effective oversight of government contracting, the measure's backers say.
Panel recommends slashing federal workforce to help with deficit
The White House-led debt-reduction panel recommends cutting the federal workforce, changing the tax code and imposing annual limits on war spending, among other things, in order to save $4 trillion by 2020.
Election aftershocks could hit IT agenda
No one in the federal IT community should be lulled into complacency by the thought that IT is a bipartisan issue, some officials say.
Procurement experts weigh election results
Shifting political balance in Congress could bring changes to procurement, IT.
IT innovation might be at risk under new Congress, former Rep. Davis warns
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) predicts that the new House GOP majority will be zealous in scrutinizing agency IT innovations for possible cuts.
CGI wins $41M in EPA, Architect of the Capitol contracts
CGI Federal Inc. will provide a range of technology services to two federal organizations, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Architect of the Capitol, for a combined value of $41 million.
Republicans push for SBA position on contractor pay policy
Senate Republicans fight a policy that would give preference in awarding contracts to businesses that offer better-than-average pay and benefits.
Tax cheats take note: Federal jobs may require audits
Senator proposed legislation to make anyone with seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for a federal job.
CACI books $40M contract with Library of Congress
CACI International Inc. will continue providing content management and delivery support for the Library of Congress under a five-year, $40 million prime contract.
Bills would limit work contractors can pursue
Agency executives would go from closely managing a contractor doing that work to insourcing the work, according to two bills.
Senate moves to bolster cybersecurity oversight
The Senate today approved a bill that would levy new oversight requirements on major cybersecurity programs run by intelligence agencies.
House shaves funding for Veterans Affairs IT projects
House appropriators plan to decrease funds for the Veterans Affairs Department’s information technology projects because of sluggish spending and project delays.
Obama ready to sign improper payments legislation
The president is expected to sign legislation today meant to crack down on $110 billion a year in erroneous federal payments.
Officials put temptation in front of small businesses
When a company can certify itself as a particular type of business entitled to preferential treatment, it is a temptation that is hard to resist, according to one member of Congress.
Agencies may have to abandon bureaucratese
Agencies may have to change their writing style because a new writing coach -- the law -- may soon arrive, blogger Matthew Weigelt writes.
House mulls increasing contractor oversight
The Federal Contracting Oversight and Reform Act seeks to repair an ineffective contracting system that award contracts to companies with histories of poor performance and misconduct.
House tightens reins around improper payments
House passes legislation requiring agency officials to review their programs every three years to find those that are susceptible to making improper payments, and levies penalties against agencies that fail to comply with accounting regulations.
Senators seek Obama's advice, consent on cybersecurity legislation
The leaders of several Senate committees want President Barack Obama to weigh in on details of proposed cybersecurity legislation as they push to reconcile various measures.
Senate Homeland Security Committee hopes you 'like' its Facebook page
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has launched its own Facebook page for interaction via the social-networking service.
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