Bill Shackelford prepares to take the helm at NARFE in January
(9/8/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Inflation-weary defense contractors get a break from firm, fixed-price contracts. The GAO issues a report that concludes that the defense department can do a be...
8 Sep 20227min
The board that manages the TSP to be officially scrutinized
(9/7/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is going under the microscope. The Ag and Interior secretaries are urged to immediately hire more federal firefig...
7 Sep 20228min
Union organizers now allowed on GSA-owned property to interact with contractors
(9/6/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Union organizers are now allowed on GSA-owned property to chat up private contractors. The vaccine mandate for federal employees is being challenged by lawmake...
6 Sep 20228min
New report spells out plan for federal agencies to work together in the next pandemic
(9/2/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: A new, in-depth report spells out a plan for federal agencies to work together to fight the next pandemic. Beware, it’s insider-threat awareness month. And a ne...
2 Sep 20228min
Zombie programs that won't die lurch toward half a trillion dollars
((/1/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Biden team has made a few more tweaks to its COVID-19 guidance for feds. Zombie programs that just won't die lurch glassy-eyed toward half a trillion dollar...
1 Sep 20229min
The Office of the National Cyber Director names 17 new appointments
(8/31/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Office of the National Cyber Director announces 17 new appointments this week. The Defense Department makes a major update to its Mentor-Protégé program. A...
31 Aug 20228min
Service members and their families have a new vaccine option
(8/30/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Service members and their families have a new option when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. The clock is ticking on the Small Business Innovation Research pro...
30 Aug 20227min
SBA reinvigorates its women-owned small business contracting initiative
(8/29/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: An appeals court decision might mean a return to the COVID vaccine mandates for federal contractors. The SBA reinvigorates its women-owned small business contr...
29 Aug 20228min
