Defense
Air Force leaders side with Obama on fighter jet funding
Chairman of Armed Services panel expects a close vote on an amendment that would strip the Defense authorization bill of funding for extra planes.
Oversight
Obama reverses Bush-era order on labor agreements
Move clears way for agencies to encourage agreements between construction contractors and workers.
Defense
Report: Industry may be unable to meet military's needs
Group urges Pentagon to consider the impact of security strategies and budgeting and acquisition decisions on the defense industrial base.
Oversight
Stimulus Quandary
Mixed economic indicators have revived talk that another spending boost might be necessary.
Oversight
OMB questions GAO on small biz decisions
Recommendations conflict with SBA rules regarding parity among small disadvantaged businesses, budget chief says.
Oversight
Private sector not necessarily a model for hiring reform
Some practices such as relying primarily on résumés aren’t suitable for the federal government, consultancy says.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Details of Recovery.gov redesign contract revealed
Transparency groups and project management specialists were concerned by the lack of information on the deal, which could be worth up to $18 million.
Defense
Obama vows to veto Senate bill with F-22s
Armed Services panel leaders hope letter from Obama will resonate with their colleagues and generate support for an amendment to strip the bill of funding for fighter jets the administration does not want.
Oversight
Regulatory nominee courts lawmakers, farm groups
Cass Sunstein is working at OMB on an unconfirmed basis.
Defense