Defense
From Nextgov.com: Space agency is headed for new information security requirements
Bill would require NASA to provide progress reports on real-time computer monitoring systems; move comes amid effort to update policies governmentwide.
Defense
Supreme Court will weigh in on NASA contractor dispute
Case involving privacy rights of California scientists could have significant impact on process of background checks.
Defense
Senators lay down marker with detailed immigration overhaul bill
Lawmakers and aides privately concede it is highly unlikely that Congress would take up immigration reform in the post-election lame-duck session.
News
The Week in Comments: Hiring freezes, postal perks and working on Columbus Day
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
OMB nominee still on hold as Landrieu pushes drilling
Senate Democrats had wanted to approve Jacob Lew before leaving to campaign for the midterm elections, but the hold scuttled those plans.
Oversight
House approves spending bill -- and skips town
Continuing resolution funding federal government heads to President Obama.
Pay & Benefits
Senate passes bill boosting telework
Compromise legislation must pass the House before being sent to President Obama.
Pay & Benefits
Paring the Payroll
Congress considers multiple proposals to limit federal hiring and employee benefits.
Oversight
Senate passes continuing resolution
Bill funds federal government through Dec. 3 at fiscal 2010 levels for most programs.
News
From Nextgov.com: Results of cyber drill will help shape final version of response plan
Government, industry participants test procedures in simulated attack as officials put finishing touches on strategy.
Defense
GAO: Defense finance systems $6.9 billion over budget, years behind schedule
Department works toward financial audits by focusing on budget data and information about mission-critical assets.
Defense
High-ranking regional Defense audit official leaves agency
One-line memorandum attributes departure to investigations at DCAA, but does not elaborate.
Defense
Bill seeks to resolve errors at Arlington
Senators want to ensure cemetery leaders step up contract management, and follow through on plans to identify and resolve gravesite mistakes.
Oversight
Senate Republicans want continuing resolution to go to February
Democrats claim such an extension would force federal agencies to cut personnel.
Defense
Mullen worried about threats to security gains in Iraq
Political paralysis could lead to new outbreak of violence, official says.
Defense
House Democrats bar floor amendments to authorization bill
Republicans complain that legislation approving fiscal 2010 funding for intelligence agencies is outdated.
Oversight