A senator's inauspicious rise

Former Sen. George Mitchell recalls his first day in Congress.

  • By Michael Hardy

Senator knocks government spending on contractors

Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.

  • By Amber Corrin

Congress backs off calling contractors lobbyists

One senator said the decision leaves the bill without a common-sense measure of protection.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

More pressure to limit contractor pay

Two members of the Senate want to limit contractor salaries and guess which government employee's pay sets the bar?

  • By 1105 Media Staff

Women-owned biz bill slashes dollar limit on contracts

The Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act of 2012 was introduced this week by seven senators.

  • By Alysha Sideman

Bill strips contractor reviews from past-performance evaluations

It would eliminate contractors' ability to point out even simple mistakes or offer their perspective on circumstances when the agency officials view it different way, critics say.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

AIA hires former House Appropriations staffer as VP

The association's new vice president of acquisition policy brings extensive legislative procurement experience.

  • By FCW Staff

Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown

Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.

  • By Amber Corrin

What does sequestration really mean for DOD?

The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?

  • By Amber Corrin

Senate, White House clash over contractor jobs

An appropriations bill would bar agencies from hiring contractors for work closely tied to inherently governmental functions.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Should contractors get blamed for counterfeit parts?

Counterfeit parts, mostly made in China, have found their way into the U.S. military's supply chain, and now members of the Senate Armed Services Committee want to hold contractors more responsible.

  • By Amber Corrin

House kills withholding requirement on contractors

The House approves a repeal of the 3 percent withholding tax on contractors. Next up a Senate vote.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Is Virginia going to steal Lockheed's HQ from Maryland?

Believing that states ought to compete, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to lure Lockheed Martin to the Old Dominion and away from Maryland.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Senators call for DOD to review ANC contracts

In the wake of the an alleged fraud scheme that cost the government $20 million, senators want Alaskan Native Corp. contracts reviewed.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Senate passes budget deal; What will House do?

Senate reaches agreement that could avert a government shutdown, but House approval is still needed.

  • By Camille Tuutti

House passes funding bill, but shutdown still possible

The odds are against a government shutdown, one expert says, but the Senate still could block a resolution.

  • By Amber Corrin and Camille Tuutti

Senate panel would limit DHS contracting, freeze some employment

The measure would stop DHS from using cost-reimbursement contracts for production of major systems.

  • By Washington Technology staff

From top DOD brass, more warnings against sequester cuts

Defense Secretary Panetta warns cuts could result in massive defense industrial base losses that would harm the U.S. economy.

  • By Amber Corrin

Bill would set up library for contingency contracting

The measure would create an IG position with audit and oversight authorities and a "Center for Contingency Contracting."

  • By Matthew Weigelt

House Republicans prepare to unveil new 3 percent solution

Lawmakers have continually said the tax that would keep back 3 percent of payments to companies would hurt contractors and make it tough for agencies to comply with the administrative burdens.

  • By Matthew Weigelt
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