Federal Drive
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The pace of end-of-fiscal-year spending is off for a variety of reasons. Among them some unresolved policy questions related to national security and the federal supply chain.
September 09, 2020 -
It doesn't matter how big the Navy's fleet is on paper if ships and submarines spend too much time in maintenance and repair docks.
September 09, 2020 -
Scientists have followed melting polar ice for decades. The gold standard for this research was pioneered by NASA scientist Claire Parkinson.
September 09, 2020 -
President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Personnel Management is accused of 'lacking commitment to federal merit system," one of D.C.'s industry experts is leaving his high-profile post, and a congressional committee is launching an investigation into recent tragedies at Ft. Hood.
September 09, 2020 -
If the government is in the habit of sending people money during emergencies, why not do it in time for the height of the need?
September 08, 2020 -
The president's upcoming payroll tax deferral is effective for civilian federal employees when the current pay period ends Sept. 12, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service said. For active-duty military, the president's payroll tax deferral is effective for the mid-month paycheck Sept. 15.
September 08, 2020 -
The curtain opens on a Congress deeply divided, now the question is whether they'll pass a budget for the year starting October 1.
September 08, 2020 -
The expansion of tasks thrust on the Small Business Administration meant it had to add new systems and staff with everyone teleworking.
September 08, 2020