Defense
All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program
The future prospects of the service rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Oversight
FAR Council to hear tribal concerns about new sole-source law
Some fear justification rule for contracts of more than $20 million could hinder Native American firms.
Oversight
USPS pay-for-performance system called into question
Postmasters received incorrect ratings, lower pay than expected, observers say.
Oversight
Targeted Spending
Public outrage over Citizens United has made some corporate political spending radioactive.
Oversight
Unions report increase in violent threats toward judges and court staff
Leaders push for more security in courtrooms hearing immigration and Social Security cases.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Government ethics office reorganizing site to make policies easier to digest
Too many pages and documents confuse federal employees who want to demystify the rules of professional conduct.
Defense
VA announces change in Agent Orange benefit claims process
Veterans diagnosed with three illnesses no longer are required to attribute their condition to military service.
Oversight
Nuclear security remains bulk of Energy budget
Nearly three-quarters of the fiscal 2011 budget is slated for weapons programs, nonproliferation and cleanup activities.
Defense
Cybersecurity costs climb as market expands
Push to secure data and systems creates multibillion-dollar market for contractors.
Tech
Got a Deficit? Outsource IT Jobs
Private companies may be taking over for federal workers in the technology sector.
Oversight
Small businesses net bigger share of contracts
New report shows total spending up, but government once again missed its 23 percent goal.
Defense
Panel: Hurricane on heels of the BP oil spill could create chaos
The White House and Congress must be clearer in delegating responsibility before another storm hits the already hurting Gulf Coast, observers find.
News
From Nextgov.com: Air traffic control modernization program takes step forward
American Airlines jet lands using new satellite-based technology designed to replace FAA’s decades-old radar systems.
Defense
Pentagon pulls $1B from WMD-defense efforts to fund vaccine initiative
Projects on the chopping block include development and acquisition of biological and chemical detection systems, and protective clothing.
Defense
Air Force realigns headquarters space functions
Service undersecretary will coordinate operational activities, assistant secretary will manage acquisitions.
Oversight