Oversight
Lawmakers' message loud and clear on jargon
Senate unanimously approves bill to simplify language in government documents.
Defense
Speaker allows vote on intelligence authorization bill
Agreement paves the way for enacting the first such legislation since fiscal 2005.
Defense
Military space programs at risk, experts say
Panelists warn that the soaring cost and prolonged development time for new satellites have left nation vulnerable.
Oversight
Senators unveil bill to shape up agency performance
Measure similar to one the House passed in June would require agencies to name officials to improve inefficiency and cut redundant programs.
Oversight
Stopgap spending measure funds government through Dec. 3
Continuing resolution extends funding at fiscal 2010 levels for most programs.
Oversight
Interior official says rebound from drilling moratorium will be slow
It will be difficult for the oil and gas industry to comply with new "appropriate and necessary" safety requirements, according to oversight agency chief.
Oversight
After The Deluge Of 2010
After the election, civil war could break out between the old and the new Republican Party.
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