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GSA revises plan for Coast Guard headquarters due to budget cuts

Feb 02, 2012

The General Services Administration will be cutting even more corners to finish the new Coast Guard headquarters on time, according to a spending plan sent to Congress Jan. 27.

DHS promises contracting improvements, including electronic bidding

Department of Homeland Security contractors will soon be able to submit all bids electronically — most are submitted on paper now — in one of the improvements department officials promised Thursday at DHS Industry Day in Washington.

Survey: Satisfaction with federal services climbs, trust sags

Americans were happier with federal services in 2011 than they were a year prior, though public trust is at a new low, a survey released Thursday shows. (2)

Deepwater is dead, says Coast Guard official

The Coast Guard's acquisition chief has officially declared the multibillion-dollar Deepwater acquisition plan as dead. (2)

Retiring chief's legacy: A more secure border

PHOENIX — Since Alan Bersin took over as head of the federal agency in charge of border security two years ago, illegal immigration has fallen sharply along the Southwest border. (3)

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GSA revises plan for Coast Guard headquarters due to budget cuts

DHS promises contracting improvements, including electronic bidding

Survey: Satisfaction with federal services climbs, trust sags

Deepwater is dead, says Coast Guard official

Retiring chief's legacy: A more secure border

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GSA revises plan for Coast Guard headquarters due to budget cuts

DHS promises contracting improvements, including electronic bidding

Survey: Satisfaction with federal services climbs, trust sags

Deepwater is dead, says Coast Guard official

Retiring chief's legacy: A more secure border

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GSA revises plan for Coast Guard headquarters due to budget cuts Feb 02, 2012 The General Services Administration will be cutting even more corners to finish the new Coast Guard headquarters on time, according to a spending plan sent to Congress Jan. 27. Read Comments (1) Recommend DHS promises contracting improvements, including electronic bidding Department of Homeland Security contractors will soon be able to submit all bids electronically — most are submitted on paper now — in one of the improvements department officials promised Thursday at DHS Industry Day in Washington. Survey: Satisfaction with federal services climbs, trust sags Americans were happier with federal services in 2011 than they were a year prior, though public trust is at a new low, a survey released Thursday shows. (2) Deepwater is dead, says Coast Guard official The Coast Guard's acquisition chief has officially declared the multibillion-dollar Deepwater acquisition plan as dead. (2) Retiring chief's legacy: A more secure border PHOENIX — Since Alan Bersin took over as head of the federal agency in charge of border security two years ago, illegal immigration has fallen sharply along the Southwest border. (3) Federal Times' DHS Office Relocation Navigator Most of the Homeland Security Department's 35,000 Washington-area employees will be moving in the next half-decade — here is your guide to where and when.		Federal Times Video Most Popular Federal Stories Today Past Week Past Month Bill would prohibit step increases for rest of year (274) Postal regulator's travel raises concerns (104) Senators call on OMB to resolve pension delays (75) BRAC cleanup costs linger long after installations close (63) CBO fails to resolve federal pay impasse (62) Senators propose civilian pay freeze through 2014 (13647) Feds earn 16% more than private sector, nonpartisan report shows (11256) House to vote Wednesday on bill to extend pay freeze for a third year (10826) Bill would prohibit step increases for rest of year (8442) Pentagon plans for five years of reduced raises for civilian employees (7331) Proposed pay raise draws ire from all sides (33954) Pentagon plans for five years of reduced raises for civilian employees (30843) Panel chair introduces bill to reduce pensions (25027) Details coming soon on TSP's planned Roth fund (17309) OPM outlines planned fixes to pension delays (14731) Tell Us About Labor-management partnerships What changes, good or bad, do you foresee from President Barack Obama’s executive order to re-establish labor-management partnerships? Send your comments to Staff Writer Stephen Losey.
	Homeland Security News GSA revises plan for Coast Guard headquarters due to budget cuts The General Services Administration will be cutting even more corners to finish the new Coast Guard headquarters on time, according to a spending plan sent to Congress Jan. 27. (1) DHS promises contracting improvements, including electronic bidding Department of Homeland Security contractors will soon be able to submit all bids electronically — most are submitted on paper now — in one of the improvements department officials promised Thursday at DHS Industry Day in Washington. Survey: Satisfaction with federal services climbs, trust sags Americans were happier with federal services in 2011 than they were a year prior, though public trust is at a new low, a survey released Thursday shows. (2) Deepwater is dead, says Coast Guard official The Coast Guard's acquisition chief has officially declared the multibillion-dollar Deepwater acquisition plan as dead. (2) Retiring chief's legacy: A more secure border PHOENIX — Since Alan Bersin took over as head of the federal agency in charge of border security two years ago, illegal immigration has fallen sharply along the Southwest border. (3) More Headlines Congress makes deep cuts in construction budgets TSA, union talks stall over employee grievances Planes, choppers to replace National Guard troops on border Spending bill delays DHS headquarters project 5 years Senators: Give airport screeners USERRA protections Delays to DHS headquarters add $500M TSA urged to expand private baggage screening Ambitious DHS headquarters faces space concerns, shrinking budgets U.S. still grappling with screening all air cargo Congressional report blasts TSA as ‘bloated' FEMA aims to reduce erroneous aid payments Budget cuts pare back training for law enforcement Feds seek input on cybersecurity standards for industry 4.2 million have security clearances, report says GAO report calls on CG, FBI to improve maritime security Suspicious packages swamp law enforcement Report faults government restructuring after 9/11 Feds learned from Katrina, Coast Guard admiral says News Digest: Aug. 29 Decision to fire air marshal risks silencing whistle-blowers, OSC says Search the Homeland Security Archives for more News