Defense
Napolitano: Aviation security tops DHS priority list
Attempted bombing on Christmas Day created a sense of urgency for establishing international standards.
Oversight
Spending freeze will have exceptions
Some nonsecurity programs still will see funding increases under President Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget request.
Defense
Analysts: Defense budget likely to receive increased scrutiny
Long-term efforts to rein in the federal deficit will require taking a hard look at the Pentagon's spending, observers say.
Defense
Problems remain in Homeland Security oversight
Co-chairmen of the 9/11 Commission say "fractured and overlapping" congressional committee jurisdiction continues to be an issue.
Pay & Benefits
Interior aims to improve workforce diversity
Recommendations from African-American employee group prompts mentoring programs, new performance metrics.
Defense
Senators seek military trial for terrorism suspect
Leaders of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee want Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab immediately transferred to military custody.
Oversight
Obama to propose 'nuanced' spending freeze
Some agencies will see budgets go up, others down in overall proposal to cap nonsecurity discretionary spending.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Governments will rely on high-tech security center for Olympics
Employees from 70 federal, state and local agencies will use data streaming into the Olympic Security Coordination Center from roadside cameras, aircraft video and digital maps to provide security for the games.
Oversight
Markup set to seek information on health bill deals
Plan calls on President Obama and HHS to hand over any documents and communications based on the deals as well as offer up the dates and attendance lists of meetings.
Oversight
Bipartisan group announces debt panel
Commission will draw up a package of spending cuts and taxes to be considered.
Oversight
OPM launches revamped USAjobs.gov
Officials praise new version’s greater efficiency and flexibility.
Defense
Audit faults State for failing to monitor Iraq contract
Inspector general finds inadequate oversight has made a $2.5 billion pact to train the Iraqi police force susceptible to waste.
Defense