Before you check out for the weekend, check out today's news you can use...
Federal Times: Union accuses administration of aiming cuts at employees, not contractors
Federal News Radio: In Depth interviews - Jan. 17: Afghan Detention of U.S. Contractors "Deeply Troubling, Unwarranted"
FCW: Cavalry not coming for acquisition workforce
Washington Post: Focus on lowest bidder allowed contractor deaths in fireworks accident, report says
Bloomberg: How Congress Wrecked a Smart Debt-Ceiling Fix