These days, it seems that even the most mundane, bureaucratic presidential appointment is capable of provoking a firestorm of political controversy. Take Robert Harding’s recent withdrawal from consideration for TSA Administrator, due to “distractions caused by my work as a defense contractor,” according to his statement. One would think that …
Read More »Retired General Robert Harding Withdraws TSA Nomination
Former government contracting executive and retired Army General Robert Harding has elected to withdraw his nomination to lead the Transportation Security Administration. Harding, in a statement issued by the White House, cited his former connections to government contracting as the source of the decision. “Distractions caused by my work as …
Read More »Daily Government Contracting Recap – March 24, 2010
India is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts. Cyber is the ‘Fifth Dimension’ of warfare, says NATO. A Senate bill would crack down on cyber crime havens. Raytheon won a deal to support the GBS program. GD nailed an M1 Abrams Tank support deal. The FDA is increasing transparency. A new …
Read More »Monday Moves: The Week’s Biggest Executive Moves in Government Contracting
This past week saw a number of government contracting executives on the move, highlighted by the nomination of former executive Robert Harding to head the TSA. Greg Baroni of Attain and Shiv Krishnan of INDUS shared their thoughts on the appointment. Also making news was Jim Garrettson’s report that Admiral …
Read More »Obama Nominates Bob Harding to Lead TSA
President Obama has nominated Robert A. Harding, a retired Army Major General and founder of Harding Security Associates, to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). President Obama said of Harding in a press release, “I am confident that Bob’s talent and expertise will make him a tremendous asset in our …
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