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Contract Oversight
GAO: Billions in stimulus contracts went to tax delinquents
Bernie Becker, The Hill
Contractor can't account for $9.8 million in project to aid Iraqi farmers
Laurel Adams, iWatch News
Supreme Court overturns A-12 ruling against contractors
Marcus Weisgerber, Federal Times
Defense
Pentagon moves on new long-range bomber
Global Security Newswire
Pentagon Audit Hits Boeing Overcharges Such As $393 For $25 Part
Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg Government
GOP frosh take care of districts in defense bill
Donna Cassata, Associated Press
Congress to DoD: Keep Better Books
Kate Brannen, Defense News
Public Health
FDA Oversight Of J&J Is ‘Deeply Troubling’
Canadian Regulator May Disclose Advisor Conflicts
Ed Silverman, Pharmalot
Financial Sector Oversight
Barclays Capital Hires Former Fed Official
Ben Protess, DealBook
Businesses criticize whistleblower reward plan
David S. Hilzenrath, The Washington Post
Whistleblower Advocates Urge SEC to Resist Business’s Call to Undermine New Whistleblower Program
Digital Journal
Whistleblower Issues
NSA Whistleblower: Government Wants To Send 'Chilling Message' On Leaks
Ryan J. Reilly, TPMMuckraker
Revolving Door
51% Think It’s Bribery When A Company Offers A Government Regulator A Job
The FINANCIAL
Nuclear Power
Nuclear industry faces regulatory setback
Amy Harder, National Journal
Open Government
Open information may mean more errors get published
Joseph Marks, Nextgov
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