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March 7, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Federal Contracting Hearing Leaves Unanswered Questions
Thursday's Senate subcommittee hearing on the government's contractor
performance and integrity databases left the public with many
unanswered questions, but Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) is totally
on the case.
Continue Reading Federal Contracting Hearing Leaves Unanswered Questions
Topics: Contract Oversight
March 7, 2014
Outsmarting the MOX
The President's FY 2015 budget has put the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) at the Savannah River Nuclear Site on "cold-standby," a victory in eliminating waste and mismanagement on nuclear construction projects.
Continue Reading Outsmarting the MOX
Topics: National Security
March 6, 2014
DOJ Gets It Wrong on Camp Lejeune – Again
In an important case that will soon come before the Supreme Court, the U.S. Solicitor General is supporting a known polluter’s attempts to get out of paying for damages.This could have a huge impact on the victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination.
Continue Reading DOJ Gets It Wrong on Camp Lejeune – Again
Topics: Public Health and Science
March 5, 2014
By Neil Gordon
FAPIIS Finally Gets a Hill Hearing
Tomorrow, the public will finally get the lowdown on the government's
FAPIIS database when the Senate convenes a hearing on contractor
performance information.
Continue Reading FAPIIS Finally Gets a Hill Hearing
Topics: Contract Oversight
March 4, 2014
House Unanimously Passes Freedom of Information Improvements
Last week, the House of Representatives passed important legislation that will go a long way towards reforming the Freedom of Information Act.
Continue Reading House Unanimously Passes Freedom of Information Improvements
Topics: Open Government
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