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July 25, 2013
Chairman Issa’s SUSPEND Act: Pros and Cons
Chairman Issa's SUSPEND Act draft bill has been the subject of a hearing and a recent panel discussion. Although many contracting experts don't see a need for change, it might be time for legislation that will improve the suspension and debarment system an
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 17, 2013
By Andrew Wyner
Syria-Aiding Russian Contractor Awarded Another DoD Contract
After coming under fire for its ties to Syria and Iran, Russian helicopter contractor Rosoboronexport was recently awarded a nearly $600 million contract with the Department of Defense.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 11, 2013
By Jana Persky
Penalties Are Weak for Misbehaving Contractors
The Project On Government Oversight’s federal contractor misconduct database details numerous instances of wrongdoing, fraud, and violations at private companies employed by the government. But despite proven misconduct, most contractors never face serious
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 9, 2013
By Neil Gordon
POGO Obtains Second Helping of “Compelling Reason” Memos
POGO has obtained the compelling reason determinations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency in 2009 and 2010 to waive the suspension of indicted logistics company Agility and extend its contracts to support the military in the Middle East.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
May 7, 2013
By Neil Gordon
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again…and Again…and Again
For the fourth time since 2007, Congress will try to pass a measure that will prevent companies and individuals who owe taxes from being awarded federal contracts.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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POGO's Scott Amey talks about the growing private intelligence industry that includes major federal contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, the former employer of Edward Snowden. Podcast with Joe Newman, Aimee Thomson, Jana Persky and Andre Francisco.
