Oversight
Congress restores small business contracting parity
President Obama signs legislation to end preference of HUBZone firms over other small businesses.
Oversight
Reorganization of Minerals Management Service raises doubts
Keeping revenue collection and regulatory enforcement within Interior creates a conflict of interest, commissioner says.
News
From Nextgov.com: Army awards $1.2 billion contract for NSA data center in Utah
The massive facility will support the federal Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative to protect intelligence, Defense and civilian agencies’ networks from cyberattacks.
Defense
Defense falls behind on workforce planning efforts
Department hasn’t met legislative requirements to develop a comprehensive human capital strategic plan, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service executives get extra perks
Agency officials argue the benefits help attract top-notch job candidates, but GOP senator says USPS can’t afford to be so generous.
Defense
Forward Observer: Costs of War
The total tally for the war on terrorism through the Pentagon's fiscal 2010 supplemental comes to $1.12 trillion, with no end in sight.
Tech
Defense's Biggest Cyber Challenge?
General says the Pentagon must find 1,000 cybersecurity workers a year over the next few years.
Oversight
Lawmakers urge Obama to oust Afghan reconstruction IG
Four senators take rare step in calling for watchdog’s removal, citing investigative failures.
Oversight
Presidential transitions bill sails through Senate
Measure encourages nominees and the current administration to do more advance planning.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers ask White House to stop DHS financial system
House Judiciary Committee leaders say the department has not followed OMB requirements for developing the risky projects , but Homeland Security officials disagree.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker seeks change to life insurance payout policy
Bill would require plans to pay out in lump sums rather than through checking accounts.
Oversight
House and Senate in familiar continuing resolution endgame
Lawmakers must pass the stop-gap spending measure to keep the government running after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Defense