GSA’s commercial platforms gaining steam, but data, other concerns persist

Three years into the Commercial Platforms Initiative, the vision Congress had for the initiative isn’t necessarily coming to fruition. But new data and analysis shows that doesn’t mean it’s a failure by any means. The number of agencies using the platform more than quadrupled between 2020 and 2022 to 27 and the spending, while far below initial estimates of $ 6 billion have increased to $ 40 million last fiscal year. And beyond the raw numbers, agencies told the Government Accountability Office in a new report that it is saving them…

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Democrats Gaining as More US Votes Counted – Voice of America

Voice of America Democrats Gaining as More US Votes CountedVoice of AmericaThe Democrats have captured another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Political novice Andy Kim was declared the winner Wednesday from the third congressional district in New Jersey. He defeated incumbent Republican Tom MacArthur. Kim was …Picking up US Senate seat in Arizona, Democrats ride high on slow roll of winsTwinCities.com-Pioneer Press A Week After the Election, Democratic Gains Grow StrongerNew York TimesMore US races go to Democrats, including Senate seat in ArizonaThe Japan TimesConcord Monitor –CNNall 2,768 news articles »…

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