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Federal Drive Interviews -- Jan. 9, 2013
Theresa Kern, a member of Women Construction Owners and Executives, discusses a new provision in the 2013 Defense Authorization Bill that helps women-owned, small construction companies. Grant McLaughlin of Booz Allen Hamilton talks about a new social media guide for feds. Alex Bolton of The Hill newspaper previews the upcoming confirmation season. Matthew Zisman of Bloomberg Government talks about new contracts for NASA.
Tags: Theresa Kern , MA Steel Erectors , DoD , women construction owners and executives , Grant McLaughlin , Alex Bolton , Cabinet Tracker , President Barack Obama , The Hill , Matthew Zisman , Bloomberg Government , NASA , DoD Report , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Federal Drive
Federal Drive Interviews -- Dec. 5, 2012
Witold Skwierczynski of the AFGE National Council of Social Security Administration Field Operations Locals talks about today's SSA demonstration. Travis Howerton discusses the National Nuclear Security Administration's plans to launch its own social network. Jeremy Herb of The Hill details the Defense Bill just passed by the Senate.
Tags: Federal Drive , Witold Skwierczynski , Jeremy Herb , The Hill , DoD , budget , workforce , Travis Howerton , NNSA , AFGE , DoD Report , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update
Congress running out of time to pass priority bills
Lawmakers have about 23 real work days left before the end of the fiscal year to pass USPS reform, comprehensive cyber, DoD authorization and all the 2013 spending bills. Experts hold out little hope even after the passage of the FDA bill and the expected approval of the highway legislation.
Tags: Congress , cybersecurity , USPS , postal reform bill , DoD , appropriations bill , Tevi Troy , Hudson Institute , Trey Hodgkins , TechAmerica , James Lewis , CSIS , Jason Miller
Congressman pitches cybersecurity amendments to defense bill
As cybersecurity-specific bills stall in Congress, Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I) has suggested amending the defense bill to get the biggest cyber initiatives passed.
Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Congress , Jim Langevin , cybersecurity bills , NDAA , DoD
DoD must change the way it buys technology
House committee authorizes 10 pilots to try alternative approaches. Defense Science Board recommends ways to improve IT procurement across the military.
Tags: contracting , technology , Tim Harp , Rob Andrews , DoD , House Armed Services Committee , Ron Kerber , IT acquisition , acquisition reform ,
PSC calls contracting provisions into question
The Professional Services Council details likes and dislikes of procurement language in the 2012 DoD Authorization bill.
Tags: contracting , industry , DoD , Stan Soloway , Roger Jordan , Professional Services Council , service contracting , political contributions , Peter Buxbaum
House passes 1.6 percent pay raise for military
The House passed a 1.6 percent pay raise for military personnel.
Tags: pay and benefits , DoD , House , raise , budget ,
Administration calls House NSPS provision 'premature'
Tags: pay and benefits , Rep. Carol Shea-Porter , White House , House Armed Services Committee , NSPS , Statement of Administration policy
