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Watchdog finds nepotism and self-reward in Congress

An analysis of members of the House of Representatives by a private watchdog finds a fair degree of nepotism and financial self-reward among elected representatives. In a report released March 22,

GAO: IDIQ bid protest authority not lost, actually expanded

The Government Accountability Office can consider bid protests filed for any reason over civilian agency indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity task or delivery orders worth any amount, says the...

GAO loses IDIQ protest authority in civilian agencies

Vendors have lost the ability to protest task or delivery orders worth more than $10 million made under indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicles at most civilian agencies. Authority

Gordon: Draft executive order could have 'unintended consequences'

A draft Obama administration executive order that would require potential federal contractors to disclose political contributions, including those to independent third parties, could have unintended

Werfel defends USASpending.gov accuracy

Criticisms about data inaccuracy in government transparency initiative websites could stem from inaccurate data interpretation, government officials told a House panel March 11. In particular, an

GAO could lose IDIQ protest authority in civilian agencies

CLARIFICATION March 14, 8:40 a.m.: This article has been updated with information that the GAO has always had the ability to hear IDIQ protests on the grounds that the order exceeds the IDIQ scope