Oversight
White House launches open government initiative
Administration kicks off Data.gov and proposes new design for Regulations.gov in bid to make government more transparent. Read the full story on Nextgov.com.
Oversight
Small businesses struggling to win Recovery Act contracts
Federal agencies so far have awarded only 10 percent of stimulus contracts to small firms.
Oversight
Obama stands by decision to close Guantanamo
President also defends stance on torture, saying interrogation methods such as waterboarding are not necessary to keep the country safe.
Oversight
Weapons acquisition reform bill heads to White House
Measure focuses heavily on tracking weapons more closely during their early development stages.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers unveil bipartisan domestic partner benefits bills
Advocates say allowing partners of federal employees to enroll in health and other programs is a key recruitment and retention tool.
Defense
Pentagon may build two different presidential helicopters
One would be for routine trips and the other, for emergency situations.
Oversight
Senate confirms Interior deputy nominee
Resolution of dispute over oil and gas development near Utah's national parks allows full chamber to approve David Hayes by unanimous consent.
Pay & Benefits
Federal telework, hiring bills advance
Senate panel approves legislation expanding telework for employees and making it easier for agencies to rehire federal retirees.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Federal CIO plots path to transparency
Vivek Kundra says the power of technology can transform government.
Oversight
Recovery Act coordinator sees signs of progress
G. Edward DeSeve points to significant outlays and obligations of federal funds, rapid job creation.
Defense
Air Force wants to retire aging jets early
Cost savings and 4,000 positions would be redirected to more urgent requirements.
Defense