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April 12, 2013
Budget Takes on Contractor Compensation Cap
Contractors are permitted to price or seek reimbursement from the government up to $763,029 in costs for each of their employees’ compensation packages. This is nearly twice the salary of the President of the United States. The President is calling for a r
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Topics: Contract Oversight
April 12, 2013
The Benefits of Bid Protests
In his recent article "Bid Protests: The Costs Are Real, But the Benefits Outweigh Them" Daniel I. Gordon defends the U.S. bid protest system and argues that the benefits of the system can be enhanced though greater transparency in government procurements.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
April 12, 2013
Air Force Budget Seeks to Buy More F-35s, Reduce Ranks
The 2014 budget request from the Air Force includes funding for 19 additional F-35 fighter jets and cuts active-duty personnel by 1,900 airmen, according to an article in DoD Buzz.
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Topics: National Security
April 11, 2013
Government Wasting Tens of Billions Through Duplicative Programs
Duplicative programs from catfish inspections to foreign-language support are causing the federal government to waste tens of billions of dollars a year, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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Topics: Government Accountability
April 10, 2013
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Budget Breakdown: Rolling Analysis of Obama's FY 2014 Budget
POGO Staff analyze the President's FY 2014 budget for funding for key defense programs, watchdog offices, nuclear facilities, and other areas POGO investigates.
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Topics: National Security
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