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Transcript – March 27, 2012 Labor Abuses, Human Trafficking, and Government Contracts: Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Vulnerable Workers? hearing
March 27, 2012 Tuesday Panel I of a Hearing of the Technology, Informational Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Labor Abuses,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Transcript – Are Changes in Security Policy Jeopardizing U.S. Agency for International Development Reconstruction Projects and Personnel in Afghanistan hearing
Federal News Service March 29, 2012 Thursday Hearing of the National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Are Changes in Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How Sunlight Can Improve Federal Contracting
How Sunlight Can Improve Federal Contracting Nine Recommendations to Make Government Contracting More Effective and Efficient for Taxpayers With open access to information, genuine competition will increase because the emphasis will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Better Auditing for Better Contracting
Better Auditing for Better Contracting Eight Recommendations to Reform the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Other Federal Government Audit Departments By Pratap Chatterjee | March 28, 2012 Download this report (pdf)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?”
POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?” March 29, 2012 Testimony of POGO’s Scott Amey, General Counsel before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Senate hearing examines contractor costs
Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/29/2012 Senate hearing examines contractor costs By Joe Davidson While congressional Republicans have been targeting federal employee pay and benefits for budget cuts, there’s been little… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid
AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts By Andrew Lapin March 29, 2012 As the government continues to search high and low for cost-cutting initiatives, Congress has turned its eye… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Subcontracting Out War
Subcontracting Out War By Mark Thompson | @MarkThompson_DC | March 30, 2012 There have been times since 9/11 when there have been as many contractors working for the U.S. military in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch
Washington Post March 27, 2012 Pg. B4 Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch Longtime contractor says Defense decision puts military at risk By Steve Vogel The Department of Defense’s recent decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading