its electronic health record modernization contract with Oracle Health by $17 billion. In an Oct. 6-dated letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins that was publicly released on Tuesday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., said they had “serious concerns” about the agency’s “lack of transparency and cooperation” with Congress when it comes to oversight of the EHR overhaul and contract extension. Blumenthal is ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, while Takano is ranking member of the House veterans panel. The letter was first reported on Tuesday by Bloomberg Government. VA announced in August that it was extending its current 10-year, $10 billion modernization deal with Oracle to include an additional $17 billion ceiling and three one-year option periods. That decision was quietly disclosed in an award notice posted at the time on SAM.gov — a move that surprised lawmakers from both parties. The extension also followed extensive issues VA and Oracle have faced implementing the new EHR system across the agency’s nationwide network of 164 medical facilities, which has faced usability issues, technical glitches and patient safety issues since the first software
Bloomberg Government analysis projects federal procurement spending will exceed $1 trillion for the first time in fiscal 2026. This record spending highlights the high costs of national security and immigration enforcement priorities despite previous government efficiency cuts.
The Pentagon awarded nearly $350 million in no-bid consulting contracts to an affiliate of Alvarez & Marsal, a firm tied to senior DOD official George K. Kollitides II. This raises serious conflict of interest concerns regarding federal procurement transparency and spending oversight.
President Trump rescinded nearly $1 billion in federal funding by bypassing congressional approval. Bloomberg Government News reported on the spending cuts.
Bloomberg Government investigation reveals that foreign-flagged tankers moved millions in petroleum without appearing in federal waiver reports. This highlights transparency and enforcement issues within federal maritime procurement and the Jones Act.
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor. Bloomberg Government News is briefly cited in the context of reporting the upcoming vote.
Republican Representative Massie initiated a surprise vote to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth. This brief mention notes Bloomberg Government News covered the parliamentary maneuver.
Nvidia has launched a new employee-funded corporate political action committee to expand its Washington footprint. The move was first reported by Bloomberg Government.
Senate Republicans released an updated framework regarding Iran and voter ID funds. Bloomberg Government News was briefly referenced in the broader coverage of the budget standoff.
Senate Republicans have offered an updated framework regarding Iran and voter ID funds, as reported by Bloomberg Government. This brief reference highlights the publication's ongoing coverage of federal budget developments.
Democratic leaders launched their messaging agenda with 100 days until the midterms. Bloomberg Government News is briefly cited in a press roundup.
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