Regulators, first responders square off for a piece of the 'D Block'

First responder groups, regulators and members of Congress are at odds over how to create a next-generation broadband network for public safety.

  • By Ben Bain

Rockefeller calls for public-private action on cybersecurity

Sen. Jay Rockefeller's cybersecurity bill would promote shared responsibility between government and industry.

  • By Richard W. Walker

House passes bill to upgrade DOD acquisition workforce

The bill seeks to reform the 80 percent of the Defense Department's acquisition system that 2009's reform didn't touch, some lawmakers say.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

More action, less talk from Congress needed to save tech jobs, industry group says

The U.S. high-tech industry lost 245,600 jobs in 2009, according to the TechAmerica Foundation.

  • By Ben Bain

House panel proposes more defense contracting reforms

The IMPROVE Acquisition Act would improve competition, financial management and workforce issues and save $135 billion over the next five years. backers say.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Wanted: Stunning web design for U.S. Capitol

The agency that operates the U.S. Capitol is looking for a designer to give a fresh new look to the building's popular Web site.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Senators again try for small business parity

Proposal would strip HUBzone businesses of their special standing among small businesses.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Lawmaker wants more technology for transparency

A new House bill would require the use of technologies to increase disclosures from lobbyists and lawmakers.

  • By Doug Beizer

Senators get in on Internet freedom push

A bipartisan group of senators has formed a caucus to thwart Internet censorship outside the United States.

  • By Ben Bain

Cyber Command hits speed bump

The Senate Armed Services Committee this month put the brakes on the creation of the U.S. Cyber Command, requesting more information on its relationship with the National Security Agency, reports Bill Gertz at Washington Times.

  • By William Welsh

Should better paying contractors have a competitive advantage?

Obama administration officials are considering a policy that would give preference to contractors who pay their employees higher wages, over Republican opposition.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

House panel links acquisition reforms to people

After a year of hearings, the chairman of a House panel on Defense Department acquisition reforms says DOD must develop new regulations for hiring and building up a civilian acquisition workforce.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Senate bill takes aim at HUBZone fraud

The bill seeks to ensure that only eligible firms participate in the HUBZone program.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader

John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.

  • By Amber Corrin

Bill would increase oversight of prime-subcontractor relations

The bill would pressure companies to keep a clean performance record by paying subcontractors on time.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Senators push for more small-business contracts

New legislation would require agencies to think about small businesses and reconsider bundled contracts.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Lieberman urges confirmation of nominee to lead GSA

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has urged his colleagues to end debate on the nomination of Martha Johnson to be the General Services Administration’s administrator and confirm her as soon as possible.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GOP lawmakers outnumber Democrats on Twitter

We hear that the Grand Old Party is winning the Twitter race on Capitol Hill.

  • By Doug Beizer

Microsoft to Congress: Time to seed cloud computing

Privacy, security, and international sovereignty issues need congressional attention, says Brad Smith, senior Microsoft executive.

  • By Wyatt Kash

GAO officials offer acquisition reform basics

The Government Accountability Office has some advice for federal agencies about selecting contract types to protect the government's interests.

  • By Matthew Weigelt
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