Author Archive
Management
Davis-Bacon dispute highlights long-running debate over contractor wages
One of President Bush's first steps in response to Hurricane Katrina was to suspend the law that governs the wages of workers who construct federal facilities.
Oversight
Senator's Star Dims, Glows
Last week, freshman Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., rode a rollercoaster as he and other politicos in the state fought--ultimately succesfully--to save Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Tech
Homeland security barrier to FOIA reform
Efforts to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act may be stymied by homeland security fears.
Management
Prison labor program under fire by lawmakers, private industry
Some lawmakers want the 70-year-old Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts with federal agencies.
Defense
Bill seeks to open info pipeline between feds, 'first responders'
The leaders of a House anti-terrorism subcommittee have introduced legislation to open the lines of communication between federal agencies and the "first responders" to emergencies.
