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Afghan United Nations Ambassador Zahir Tanin recently asked the UN Security Council to remove 10 Taliban members from the list of individuals in the Taliban and al Qaida subject to UN sanctions. He added that reconciliation and reintegration of former combatants is crucial for lasting peace and security in Afghanistan. Speaking at an open U.N. Security Council meeting, Tanin asked the sanctions committee to consider removing other names submitted by Afghan President Karzai\'s government. This is a significant effort to create an atmosphere favorable to talks with the Taliban. It might not work, but it is noteworthy.
November 30, 2010 -
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The Federal Acquisition Service is working on a plan to improve the service it delivers to federal agencies, vendors and contractors.November 30, 2010
November 30, 2010 -
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According to defector sources, North Korean Authorities have begun a purge of corrupt senior officials on the orders of the heir apparent, Kim Jung-un. The crimes under investigation include smuggling and allowing people to flee the country. This is one of the ways a new team makes room for its own people. In the first years of his tenure, Kim Jong-il supported constant purges of party and military officials who were opposed to reigning family succession in an otherwise communist state, and survived several assassination attempts and mutinies. The ensuing tyranny was harsh and long lasting. The next successor\'s advisors are likewise taking no chances with opposition.
November 29, 2010 -
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Stan Krejci of the SK Group discusses the idea of a board of advisers with host Mark Amtower. Does your company need one? How should you assemble one? November 29, 2010 (Encore Presentation)
November 29, 2010 -
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Government contractors can expect a flurry of public safety interoperable communications projects as the Federal Communications Commission\'s narrowbanding deadline nears. INPUT\'s Jeff Webster and Kate Gollogly explain.
November 29, 2010 -
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BAE will increase its presence in the South East Asian and Australian market
November 29, 2010 -
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The commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service wants to take his organization to new heights in how it serves its agency and vendor customers. FAS saw its revenue grow to $52 billion in 2010, but Kempf wants to offer more services and meet its customers\' needs better to increase its revenue. FAS will require all new schedule contract offers and modifications to be done electronically by the end of 2011.
November 24, 2010 -
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The Air Force will move forward to finding a contractor for its refueling tanker, despite a mail mix-up between rival contractors.
November 23, 2010 -
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 Google has filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department in an attempt to prevent the agency from going ahead with bid requests to host a cloud-based electronic messaging system. According to a lawsuit filed in U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Google says they met with Interior Department officials on several occasions asking them to [...]
November 23, 2010 -
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Learn more in today\'s Cybersecurity Update
November 23, 2010 -
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Bob Tompkins, Partner, Patton Boggs joins host Larry Allen to discuss federal contracting opportunities for small businesses. November 23, 2010 (Encore presentation)
November 22, 2010 -
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Larry Allen has left the Coalition for Government Procurement after 20 years to start his own company, Allen Federal Business Partners. Allen joins host Mark Amtower to discuss the changes and what comes next for him. November 22, 2010 (Encore Presentation)
November 22, 2010 -
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Former deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Rob Burton, shares tips on how contractors can avoid suspensions.
November 22, 2010
