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Federal contractor Northrop Grumman is hiring executives to work in its new Virginia headquarters.
New legislation would lengthen the probationary period federal employees must serve when hired. Bill sponsor Rep. Dennis Ross tells Federal News Radio the idea is the first of many to come to pare down costs in the federal workforce.
In the Defense department, the goal of consolidating tens of thousands of IT systems and networks into a more manageable structure is not exactly new. But some leaders in the department think with new budget pressures in play, they\'ll be able to make some serious progress.
Less than half of the agencies directed by the President have complied with his 2010 request for a document security policy. ISOO has released their annual report on the agencies progress and where they need improvement.
The Delaware Democratic senator wrote a letter to federal CIO Vivek Kundra asking for more details about which transparency websites will continue and which will go dark. Congress reduced the E-Government Fund by 76 percent in 2011forcing some near-term decisions.
William Welch chairs the government contracts group at the General Counsel law firm and he tells us why.
In honoring Pantex in the manufacturing category, the SBA recognized the site for its \"hard work, innovative ideas and dedication\" and for its achievements in the community. We learn more from Pantex\'s John Woolery.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he\'s committed to the Air Force\'s new refueling tanker.
A new Pentagon inspector general report finds \"procedural and technical weaknesses\" in the Army\'s traffic assessment surrounding its plans to move 6,400 Defense employees to a privately owned office complex in northern Virginia. Rep. Jim Moran, whose district includes the site, said the findings provide the underpinnings for local officials to sue the Pentagon to stop the move.
The White House cybersecurity advisor said many of his office\'s initiatives are in the operational stages and are making a difference. But some in industry and government say there is a vacuum in leadership from his office and OMB. Howard Schmidt says it\'s clear what role his office, OMB and DHS play.
Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger\'s Personal Finance
The Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command awarded 36 contracts under its OPTARSS II program. The program provides DoD with operational planning, training and more.
Congressional auditors are recommending some changes to the way treasury manages the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).