Oversight
USDA official says People's Garden will promote organic standards
But Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan emphasized that gardening methods will not be dictated by headquarters.
Oversight
Obama asks rank and file feds for cost-cutting tips
Managers aren’t the only workers with good ideas, president says.
Oversight
Budget amendment directs agencies to trim wasteful spending
Senate version of the fiscal 2010 budget blueprint includes a provision requiring agencies to report to Congress on inefficient federal programs.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense investigators raid health imaging contractor's offices
Search could be related to a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging misrepresentation of discounts to commercial customers.
Pay & Benefits
Commerce secretary lauds senior executives at banquet
2008 Distinguished Presidential Rank award winners include a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.
Oversight
New nonprofit to focus on acquisition reform
The FAIR Institute will develop solutions based on federal and commercial best practices.
Oversight
Analysis: Bring Them On
The time is ripe for hiring, but government will miss out if it can’t fix the tangled job application process.
Defense
With holds lifted, Senate confirms Defense acquisition chief
Concerns about the competition for aerial refueling tankers was delaying process.
Defense
Petraeus says no permanent bases planned in Afghanistan
The administration's $83.4 billion wartime supplemental spending request includes $867 million for military construction projects in Afghanistan.
Oversight
Senate takes another step toward finalizing spending blueprint
Negotiators have been named to work through differences on issues including reconciliation.
Defense
Congress to tackle Defense procurement reform next week
Proposed legislation would establish regulations and oversight mechanisms to rein in ballooning acquisition costs.
Pay & Benefits