Acquisition

• Whistleblower: Army translators failed exams

  VA issues second contract for Agent Orange claims

  Federal Drive

  September 09, 2010
• North Korea Party Conference – Succession of Power

  The Korean Central News Agency said on 6 September that North Korea will release the South Korean fishing boat and its crew captured last month. Like the US Citizen released to former President Carter, this is further confirmation that the North wants no grievances with neighbors and enemies to cast a shadow over the Party Conference - which may begin this week. While there is speculation that Kim Jong-il\'s third son, Kim Jong-un, will succeed him to power, Kim Jong-il is unlikely to make such a public designation during the conference. However, he may appoint his son to a post that will eventually lead to his succession. A public appearance by Kim Jong-un would be a sign that such speculation is accurate.

  Management

  September 09, 2010
• Pentagon uses challenges to fuel solutions

  Agencies are turning to innovation challenges as a way to solve problems and get people from outside the government involved in coming up with solutions. The White House launched Challenge.gov Tuesday and 15 agencies already are using the platform to hold contests. DoD has four challenges on the platform looking at a variety of issues.

  Defense

  September 09, 2010
• DorobekINSIDER: Tamela Riggs named GSA FAS assistant commissioner

  Some changes at GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service. Tamela “Tami” Riggs will move from GSA’s Public Building Service and has been named to the post of Assistant Commissioner, Office of Customer Accounts and Research for GSA’s…

  Budget

  September 08, 2010
• Grassley: DoD IG’s lax oversight results in fraud

  The Pentagon\'s top watchdog has abandoned efforts to do in-depth audits of defense contracts, leaving billions of dollars in taxpayer money at risk because of overpayments and fraud, according to an investigative report due to be made public Thursday.

  Budget

  September 08, 2010
• New FAS Commissioner discusses priorities, goals

  This week, host Larry Allen talks with Steve Kempf of GSA\'s FAS. Sept. 7, 2010 (Encore Presentation)

  Off the Shelf

  September 08, 2010
• Social networking and the government

  Amtower interviews GovLoop founder and president Steve Ressler. Sept. 6 and 13, 2010

  Amtower Off-Center

  September 08, 2010
• All things government events

  Amtower interviews David Powell, COO of the Federal Business Council. Aug. 30, 2010

  Amtower Off-Center

  September 08, 2010
• Defense insourcing to continue

  Army builds tank test track at Aberdeen

  Federal Drive

  September 08, 2010
• Taiwan to Deploy Cruise Missiles by End of Year

  According to lawmaker Lin Yu fang, Taiwan plans to deploy its own cruise missiles by the end of this year. Lin said Taiwan started producing the new missiles after acquiring key components needed for assembly. The new missiles have a range of 800 kilometers, capable of reaching Shanghai, Hong Kong and coastal cities in between. In 2008, Taiwan ordered production of 300 missiles as a partial counter to 1,300 ballistic missiles China placed opposite Taiwan\'s coastline. Neither country has a proven, reliable defense against each other\'s missiles. The Chinese ballistic missiles can saturate Taiwan\'s limited air defense capability, while Taiwan\'s cruise missiles can penetrate China\'s air defense systems.

  Management

  September 08, 2010
• India Leases Nuclear Sub from Russia

  After 19 years, India has once again leased a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia. The Nerpa, which NATO classifies as an Akula II attack submarine, departed Russian waters on August 20th bound for India. Once the boat arrives, it will be rechristened INS Chakra and begin sea trials. The ten year lease provides time for India to exploit the Akula II for crew training and guidance in constructing its own nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. A squadron of three is planned. The Akula II - and India\'s conventionally powered submarines -- can launch torpedoes and cruise missiles. India has purchased some of the most advanced underwater-launched cruise missiles in existence.

  Management

  September 07, 2010
• Communication, leadership make the best agencies run

  The FCC, GSA and the Smithsonian were among the best agencies to work for in the latest survey and officials point to a few specific reasons for their success. Agencies must make their employees feel like they are part of the answer to meeting their mission, agency officials say.

  Budget

  September 07, 2010
• Countdown: Martha Johnson upping the game at GSA

  Jason Miller and Mark Amtower count down the top three most important Federal news stories of the week.

  All News

  September 03, 2010
• GSA not accepting new vendors for office supply schedule

  The General Services Administration is suspending new companies from offering office supplies through Schedule 75 for two years.

  Management

  September 03, 2010