Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Randy Forbes: Leading the fight for more military funding -- FCW

Virginia Republican Randy Forbes argues that the Pentagon has absorbed far more than its share of budget cuts. But will his congressional colleagues listen? [Read the full story here]

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Obama Signs Defense, Budget Bills Into Law

US President Barack Obama Thursday signed into law the compromise US budget bill recently negotiated by feuding lawmakers and a massive defense bill that takes a step toward ultimate closure of Guantanamo. [Read the full story here]

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Landmark WTO Agreement

The World Trade Organization announced at its meeting in Bali, Indonesia, that it has agreed to the first fully multilateral trade agreement in its near 20 year history. Landmark WTO Agreement ... [Read the full story here]

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Why Social Responsibility is Just Another Cost of Doing Business

Is a business "socially responsible" if it does no harm, follows government mandates, and recycles? Well, doing those things isn't socially irresponsible but these days customers expect more than the... [Read the full story here]

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Small Business Federal Government Contracting: COMING IN FEBRUARY - 2014 A FREE Companion Supplement

A FREE WEB SITE HELPING SMALL BUSINESS SUCCEED IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MARKET. See Left Margin for table of contents and free book and document downloads [Read the full story here]

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LIVE Webinar 1/16: Why it Pays to Be Likeable | SCORE

Today's consumers demand more from businesses everywhere, making principles like responsiveness, authenticity, and adaptability no longer a choice. Join this free webinar and let Dave Kerpen, author and... [Read the full story here]

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Cyberwar Takes Center Stage in Defense Budget

The $552.1 billion defense budget approved by Congress calls for new regulations on cyberweapons -- an effort to prevent the pervasive digital bombs from further spreading throughout the world -- at the... [Read the full story here]

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General Dynamics Awarded $171M for Carter Hall Ship Dry Dock

General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) NASSCO subsidiary has been awarded a $171,961,941 contract action by the U.S. Navy for dry-docking maintenance work on the USS Carter Hall. [Read the full story here]

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It is time for leaders to step up or step aside -- FCW

CACI International's Jack London offers his take on the four essential characteristics that distinguish the best leaders. [Read the full story here]

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Look for a replay on acquisition reform -- FCW

The drumbeat for procurement reform is getting louder, but consensus on how to proceed is lacking. [Read the full story here]

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Textron Buys Beechcraft in Industry Shakeup

As federal budgets decline, contractors may increasingly seek mergers and acquisitions to maintain profit margins. [Read the full story here]

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