ethics
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How do convicts get federal contracts? That’s what the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wanted to find out yesterday. Chairman Edolphus Towns of New York tells us about what they learned and how they…
February 27, 2009 -
At the direction of President Obama, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is moving to limit the influence special interests have on the $700-billion dollar economic rescue program. But is that really a feasible goal? Jodi Schneider…
January 28, 2009 -
With the new president comes hoards of new political appointees. So, what should they be doing to stay out of trouble and make sure they’re following all those government rules? Diana Veilleux is a Partner…
January 22, 2009 -
Knowing how to use a computer is a must in most federal jobs, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says using it for the wrong reason can land you in a heap of trouble.
January 21, 2009 -
The Department of Defense is requiring officials who participate in costly acquisitions at the Pentagon to get written approval from an agency ethics officer before taking a job with a contractor. Government Executive is reporting…
January 16, 2009