Defense
Bill would allow foreign contractors to be sued in U.S. courts
Legislation named for deceased Army lieutenant colonel would make it easier to suspend and debar non-complying companies.
Pay & Benefits
House panel approves domestic partner benefits
Bill extends health care and other employment benefits to partners of gay and lesbian federal employees.
Defense
GAO: Security agency is making progress, but still falling short
Report says Federal Protective Service needs to pay more attention to resource allocation, technology and information management.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense asks industry for help to cut its communications cord
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command has asked communications companies to submit ideas for a wireless headset for the four-member crew in armored vehicles.
Defense
Analysts: Defense industry will survive flatter budgets
Contractors have benefited from a 60 percent spike in procurement and research and development accounts in the last eight years.
Oversight
Panel: Treasury nominee made tax errors
Committee says undersecretary for international affairs pick has taken steps to bring her tax returns into compliance.
Defense
Panelists urge continued support for military’s anti-smoking efforts
Female smokers require special focus because they face particular barriers to quitting, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Oversight
GOP senators are not optimistic about effort to end TARP
The measure, which Republicans hope to attach to bill raising the debt ceiling, would end bailout program on Dec. 31.
Defense
Senate hearing scheduled Thursday for Air Force post nominee
Erin Conaton is currently the majority staff director for the House Armed Services Committee.
Oversight