Nextgov.com: Lawmakers question agencies’ online contests and prizes
Two Republicans say the White House’s push for competition and cash awards wastes taxpayer money, but the White House and a federal manager say the investments are worthwhile.
The White House is asking agencies to coordinate online contests and prizes as a way to reach outside Washington for ideas that will improve government, but some lawmakers say such efforts amount to misuse of federal funds.
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