Tech
Social Security Seeks $2.4B in IT Funding and Looks Ahead After 5-Year Modernization Plan
Included in the ask is more than $1.5 billion in IT services, representing a 40% increase over the previous year.
Defense
Russia’s Invasion Will Boost 2023 Defense Budget, Top Democrat Says
Rep. Adam Smith: Putin’s war “fundamentally altered what our national security posture” needs to be.
Oversight
What Does Another Continuing Resolution Mean for Federal Contractors?
These stopgap spending measures can lead to "endless stop-and-start contract cycles, creating inefficiency and disruption."
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Dems Want to Change the Debt Ceiling Process
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss plans to overhaul the debt limit and keep government open.
Management
The Senate Sidesteps Obstacles to Pass a 3-Week Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Measure
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year appropriations by March 11.
Oversight
A Watchdog Has Found the Trump Administration Handled Some Ukraine Funds Lawfully
This is “distinguishable” from the 2020 ruling in which the watchdog determined the Trump administration did violate the law with other aid spending, GAO said.
Management
Democrats Want an Overhaul of the Debt Ceiling to Avoid Future Crises
The possibility of default has threatened disruptions to federal operations, including furloughs for civil servants.
Management
Republicans Are Slowing Down the Passage of a Stopgap Spending Bill Again, as a Shutdown Draws Closer
For now, leaders are optimistic concerns over vaccine mandates and crack pipes will not derail the continuing resolution's passage.
Oversight
The $76 Billion Cost of a Yearlong Continuing Resolution
Inflation is making 2022 a terrible year to lack a budget. Congress must act.
Management
Agencies Would Be Funded Through March 11 Under a Stopgap Bill the House Passed
Senate leader says he is "more confident than ever" Congress will soon send full-year appropriations to Biden's desk.
Defense
It Could Be Months Before the Biden Administration Submits Its Fiscal 2023 Spending Proposal
The fiscal year is one-third over, and the White House is still waiting for Congress to pass a 2022 budget.
Tech
NIST Gets Reauthorization in $350 Billion House Tech Bill
The National Institute of Standards and Technology receives expanded authorities and new funding in a massive legislative passage designed to ramp up U.S. semiconductor production and fund scientific research.
Management
Congress Is Heading Toward Yet Another Stopgap Spending Bill This Week to Avoid a Shutdown
A measure to fund agencies through March 11 will allow appropriators to get over the finish line on full-year spending, top House Democrat says.
Tech
Paying for the Shift to Zero Trust
The National Security Agency has been working with the Pentagon's CIO to understand how agencies might be able to fund their journeys to zero trust.
Management
Top Lawmakers Hold 'Constructive' Meeting on 2022 Funding as Another Stopgap Shutdown-Avoiding Measure Looms
Biden administration warns of drastic impacts if Congress resorts to another continuing resolution.
Management
Congress Approves Borrowing Limit Increase, Punting Debt Default Furloughs to 2023
Republicans rejected the increase but paved the way for its passage.
Management
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal as They Look to Avoid Debt Default, Furloughs
Lawmakers concoct complicated schedule to raise borrowing limit that will require at least some Republican support.
Management
Biden Signs Measure to Avoid Shutdown, But Debt Default Threat Still Looms
Congress has 10 weeks to pass full-year funding, but even less time to address the debt limit.
Management
Congress Passes 10-Week Stopgap Spending Bill, Narrowly Avoiding Shutdown
Lawmakers sidestepped last-minute hurdles in effort to buy time for passing full-year funding.
Management
House Passes Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill, Which Now Faces Uncertain Future
Some senators are threatening to disrupt the process over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
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