Management

  • The drug wars in Mexico continue, but now there’s hope. About 6,300 people were murdered in the drug wars there last year and Mexico’s economy is expected to shrink by at least three percent this…

    April 07, 2009
  • Defense Secretary Gates is taking a new look at Pentagon spending. FederalNewsRadio’s Max Cacas has been monitoring today’s briefing and tells us more.

    April 06, 2009
  • What, if any, progress is being made on acquisition reform

    April 06, 2009
  • As you might know, I am taking some vacation time this week enjoying some time on the other coast… but yes, one of the ways that I actually relax is by writing, so… I’ll still…

    April 06, 2009
  • We told you it was coming — in fact, we hinted at it back in January, but it is now official: Martha Johnson has been nominated to be the administrator of the General Services Administration.…

    April 03, 2009
  • DoD has outlined procedures for journalists to witness the dignified transfer of the remains of military service members at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.The new policy takes effect April 6th. Reporters and camera crews…

    April 03, 2009
  • We’ve been through this before, but… we’re hearing — from very good and multiple sources — that the Obama administration will name Martha Johnson to be the administrator of the General Service Administration as soon…

    April 03, 2009
  • The federal government wants to recruit new employees, but it isn’t easy. There are plenty of people who want to work for the federal government. The problem is getting off square one — the application…

    April 03, 2009
  • When the rivers in North Dakota began to rise, federal agencies came to the rescue. The U.S. Army North Command sent black hawk helicopters, search and rescue planners, and logistical support to the state. Colonel…

    April 03, 2009
  • The federal government wants to recruit new employees, but it isn’t easy. There are plenty of people who want T to work for the federal government. The problem is getting off square one — the…

    April 03, 2009
  • Legislation to let agencies bring contracted work back in-house likely will be introduced in the next few weeks. That is one of two bills that Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) is spearheading which will affect the…

    April 02, 2009
  • The Senate Finance Committee yesterday heard testimony from Acting Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and others during a hearing about the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). This on the heels of a recent GAO report: Troubled…

    April 02, 2009
  • Steven L. Katz Lion Taming, LLC April 6 & April 8

    April 02, 2009
  • Yes, that’s right. Last night was was watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central… and there he was — OMB Director Peter Orszag talking the budget. While it seemed a bit… odd…

    April 02, 2009