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Defense
DHS agency issues payments to private security guards, reviews disputed claims
House lawmaker vows continued oversight of security contracting.
Oversight
Presidential hopefuls sign pledge to back federal funding search engine
Three candidates affirm commitment to implement legislation enhancing transparency of federal spending.
Tech
NASA announces $500 million rocket contract
Boeing team to construct upper stage of Ares I rocket to be used in sending astronauts back to the moon.
Oversight
Union to fight FDA plan to put jobs up for competition
Studies could lead to contracting out more than 300 "commercial" positions; agency has set up intranet site to inform employees about the process.
Oversight
Former OPM employees plead guilty to stealing $27,000
Accounting technicians face up to 10 years in prison for diverting government funds into personal accounts.
News
Union makes headway in case against labor relations official
FLRA regional director supports contested union consolidation, files complaint with administrative judge.
Defense
Army suicides on the rise
Growth raises questions about mental health care provided to service members.
Pay & Benefits
Union members rally against labor relations official
Some NLRB employees say general counsel has violated labor law by refusing to work with a consolidated bargaining unit.
Oversight
Lawmakers ask agencies to draw in more minority-owned ad firms
New report shows Defense and Treasury lag in doing business with small, disadvantaged and minority-owned advertising companies.
Oversight
EEOC to move call center operations back in-house
Commissioners vote to close central service center, grant three-month contract extension to make time for transition.
News
Appeals court deals blow to unions in Defense personnel case
Court rejects request to rethink a May decision that would allow the Pentagon to move forward on labor relations changes.
Oversight
USDA agency launches inquiry into lobbying e-mail
Officials say they are looking into complaints that employees violated prohibitions against political activity by encouraging co-workers to oppose legislation.
Oversight
Lawmakers back ousted hurricane center chief
Two Democrats seek to reinstate Bill Proenza to the position he held before being forced out as the nation's chief hurricane forecaster.
News
GSA raises lodging per diem
Standard rate will rise by $10 per night; rates will be even more in some metropolitan areas.
Oversight
EEOC votes not to extend contract for customer service center
Commission split over possible contract extension, considers bringing operation in-house.
Oversight
Lawmakers probe claims of improper influence over science
Interior inspector general questioned about interactions between scientists and policy-makers.
Defense
House lawmaker joins bid to end TSA contracting exemption
Senators are making a similar effort; witnesses at hearing say changes would bring greater transparency, more competition.
Oversight
Senators consider steps to enforce small business goals
Witnesses say there aren’t enough measures to hold agencies accountable for failing to reach 23 percent target.
Defense
DHS to review $8 million in unpaid security contract invoices
Homeland Security officials and House lawmaker pledge to fix flawed system for paying contract guards.
Defense
Undercover officials get license to buy dirty bomb materials
GAO officials used name of bogus business to win approval to buy critical equipment.
