Oversight
Leaders clear way for bipartisan probe of financial crisis
Commission would have up to 10 members and have subpoena power.
Oversight
Obama's Midterm Exam
First-term midterm elections are distinctly different from “six-year-itch” midterms.
Oversight
OPM approves new long-term care contract
Some enrollees will face premium increases of up to 25 percent.
Oversight
USAID reviews for-profits’ role in foreign assistance grants
New interpretation of rules could limit the pool of talent available to nonprofits that need help on aid projects.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA benefits system continues to encounter processing problems
Many vets logging onto Veterans Online Application Web site, launched on May 1, couldn’t attach documents required to receive educational benefits.
Defense
Lawmakers compete to protect power grid from hackers
Several agencies and congressional committees can claim oversight of cybersecurity.
Defense
Army's largest contractor in Iraq under renewed attack
DCAA director says contractor cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
News
From Nextgov.com: Veterans frustrated over inaccessible, slow online benefits system
New site to receive applications to help pay for veterans' education under the new GI bill becomes overloaded on first day.
Defense
DHS union, management clash over flu concerns
Labor group seeks broad authority for border, transportation agents to wear face masks.
Defense
Admiral and CBO analyst part waters over Navy budget outlook
Analyst says shipbuilding program will cost $12 billion to $14 billion more than it is likely to receive.
Defense
Murtha won't add tanker provision to supplemental
Defense chief has said splitting the aerial refueling contract would be "a very bad mistake."
Oversight