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GAO: Training gaps in DOD missile defense

A new GAO report shows that DOD's Ballistic Missile Defense System lacks clear oversight on training and funding.

Tags: pay and benefits , GAO , DoD , Missile Defense Agency , training ,

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Kundra seeks broader vendor pool

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra says contractors must balance collaboration with security

Tags: technology , data security , Vivek Kundra , industry , NSC , OMB , cloud computing , FAA , Nuclear Regulatory Commission , contracting ,

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GAO: Collaboration overseas key to fighting terrorism

A new GAO report finds gaps in the United States' collaboration with international partners on terrorism

Tags: GAO , State Department , DHS , DoJ , Joseph Lieberman , security , terrorism , passports ,

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Lawmakers: CMS should rely on states to fight fraud

States need to help CMS fight fraudulent claims, says Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Tags: HHS , Medicare , Medicaid , improper payments , fraud , fast act , Tom Carper , Tom Coburn , Claire McCaskill , Peter Budetti , lewis morris , one pi , health IT ,

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GSA contractors partner for e-travel proposal

CWTSatoTravel and Northrop Gruman Corporation team up after GSA decides to limit requests for proposals.

Tags: CWTSatoTravel , carlon wagonlit travel , northrop gruman , Northrop Grumman , RFP , contractors , GSA ,

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Older vets get a break in federal hiring

In a proposed rule, OPM updates regulations so older veterans and non-citizens are now eligible for select federal positions.

Tags: veterans employment opportunities act , OPM , MSPB , hiring , maximum entry age , Federal Register , competitive service

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Will E-Gov merger lead to reduction in services?

Lawmakers want to merge the fund with GSA's Office of Citizen Services. Sam Rosen-Amy, a federal fiscal policy analyst for OMB Watch, said that may lead to reduction in services.

Tags: GSA , House Financial Services and General Government Su , E-Government Fund , OMB , OMB Watch , Sam Rosen-Amy , Office of Citizen Services ,

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Senate to trim 'land bank' of office space

Committee members said the rules governing how agencies dispose of property need to be updated.

Tags: Tom Coburn , Mark Begich , Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Commit , Robert Peck , GSA , civilian BRAC , real property ,

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Debt ceiling stalemate could lead to 'uncharted territory'

The White House has said it will keep calling meetings until there's a deal.

Tags: budget , debt reduction , Congress , Mike Lee , Tom Shoop , Government Executive , Jonathan Allen , Politico , In Depth ,

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Senators fight DoD hiring freeze

Democratic Senators, led by Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), say Panetta's plan breaks the law.

Tags: Leon Panetta , DoD , hiring freeze , budget , Barbara Mikulski , Claire McCaskill , Tom Harkin , Patty Murray , Sherrod Brown ,

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