Defense
Stalled border security nomination worries former commissioners
The 57,000-employee Customs and Border Protection bureau has been without top leaders for one year.
Oversight
Postal Service outlines plan to stay afloat
Increased flexibility and eliminating Saturday delivery are critical to long-term financial viability, officials say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FCC to propose new video archive in national broadband plan
Video.gov would expand upon Data.gov by archiving agencies’ video , information from other branches of government, and allowing public and broadcast media to contribute footage.
Defense
Air Force secretary says F-35 cost to breach legal limit
Price tag could trigger a congressional review and force the Pentagon to prove the program is critical to national security, says Michael Donley.
Defense
Agriculture chief says black farmer discrimination settlement needs $1.15B
Obama administration wants Congress to provide the money by March 31, says Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Oversight
Administration takes first crack at controversial women’s procurement program
SBA’s proposed rule increases number of industries in which women-owned firms are considered underrepresented.
Oversight
Procurement policy office surveys agencies on tax-delinquent contractors
Federal officials’ responses are due by March 17.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Should federal employees take a pay cut?
When a salary freeze just isn't good enough.
News
Commerce secretary joins lineup of leaders helping out Reid
In the last year, several Cabinet officials have appeared with the Senate majority leader, who faces a tough 2010 reelection contest, in his home state of Nevada.
Defense
Defense seeks more time to weigh multiyear fighter jet deal
Deputy tells lawmakers the Pentagon did not receive an offer early enough to meet March 1 deadline.
Oversight