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What to Know in Washington: Biden Speaks As 2020 Decision Looms
Former Vice President Joe Biden will speak to a key labor ally in Washington today as he nears a decision on whether to join a crowded Democratic field for what would be his third run for president. Biden will address a meeting of the International Association of Fire Fighters, a group that has long supported […]
Technocrat | March 11, 2019: Cyber Warriors Wanted
The government’s critical shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals is a hot topic that has federal CIO Suzette Kent feeling insecure about the state of the current workforce.
Postal Service Contracts Surge to Nearly $16B in Fiscal 2018
The U.S. Postal Service’s commercial spending grew to $15.9 billion in fiscal 2018 from $15 billion in fiscal 2017, Bloomberg Government’s USPS Contracts Dashboard shows.
What to Know in Washington: Politics Leads Policy in 2020 Run-up
House Democrats are using their majority to push gun-control, campaign-finance and voting-rights legislation. Senate Republicans are advancing abortion restrictions while trying to put Democrats on the spot with a vote on climate change.
Technocrat | March 1, 2019: You’re Hired!
It’s no secret the federal government has a hard time recruiting and retaining professionals in information technology. Federal workers earn 32 percent less compared with those who work in the private sector and, on top of that, the hiring process is infamously slow.
Technocrat | February 25, 2019: There’s No Business Like Cloud Business
It has been more than a week since President Donald Trump signed a spending bill that provides full-year appropriations for federal agencies. But even with the prospect of another partial government shutdown behind us, tensions remain high over U.S.-Mexico border wall funding.
FBI’s $5 Billion ITSSS 2 Final RFQ Delayed Until March: Top 20
The government shutdown has forced the Federal Bureau of Investigation to delay its release of a final request for quote for the ITSSS-2 contract until at least March, according to a Jan. 31 agency announcement.
Technocrat | February 11, 2019: JEDI Leads the Way
Things had been fairly quiet on the JEDI front since the Government Accountability Office denied Oracle’s bid protest of the Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud contract. In return, Oracle filed a pre-award injunction with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims back in December.
Technocrat | February 4, 2019: The Aftermath
Things appear to be back to normal (for now) since the government has reopened after the month-long partial shutdown. But many federal agencies and their employees are still recovering–and may be for a while.
Shutdown-Triggered Bust Could Follow 2018 Lobbying Boom
Top lobbying shops saw a boost in revenue in 2018, kept busy by the Trump administration’s regulatory overhauls, moves on trade policy, and congressional action to reauthorize federal programs.