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In today's Federal Newscast: Inflation-weary defense contractors get a break from firm, fixed-price contracts. In a recent GAO Report, one conclusion is that the Defense Department can do a better job of utilizing commercial satellites. And the Army wants to modify and accelerate the selection process for new commanders.
The latest tax and spending bill provides nearly $80 billion for the IRS. But that's over 10 years, more than half the money is designated for enforcement. But there's also a few billion for what the bill calls taxpayer services.
Services contractors look at an executive order on new contractors keeping the employees of the displaced incumbent, project labor agreements on major construction
Also in today's Federal Newscast, Congress is going after sexual misconduct in Junior ROTC programs.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Marine Mammal Commission has its ethics called into question, and GAO is concerned the Navy is trying to impede Congressional oversight.
The Inflation Reduction Act would give the Postal Service $1.29 billion to purchase electric vehicles, and $975 million to GSA to support emerging sustainable technologies.