Oversight
House panel adds pay parity to budget resolution
Federal raises will be set during the 2010 appropriations process.
Oversight
FBI chief: Mortgage fraud caseload is overwhelming agency
Agents have more than 2,000 active mortgage fraud investigations.
Pay & Benefits
Paid parental leave advances in House
Bill moves to full oversight panel; lawmakers say legislation would be a model for private sector.
Oversight
Locke confirmed as Commerce secretary
Former Washington governor Gary Locke was Obama's third pick for the spot.
Oversight
Obama: Budget and fixing the economy are 'inseparable'
Investments that spur economic growth will help cut the deficit in the long term, president says.
Management
Watchdogs Won't Be Chained
The trend toward fiscal oversight could outlast the current bailout spending.
Defense
Lawmakers urge continued attention to Coast Guard acquisition reform
Bill would require the service to take precautions such as testing new assets for compliance with contractual and safety requirements.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Officials criticize Defense's 'unreliable' health record system
The services' surgeon generals tell the Hill that the medical network frequently crashes and is causing a 'near mutiny' among doctors.
Oversight
Legislation would require more training for federal managers
Bill also would establish new performance management criteria for supervisors.
Oversight
EEOC employee morale declines as workload grows
Agency officials say they will use a $15 million funding increase in the omnibus appropriations act to hire more employees.
Oversight
Witnesses call for new financial risk regulator
Treasury chief says entity would fill "a significant void" in the current system.
Oversight
Energy IG raises concern about stimulus spending oversight
Staffing shortages and a history of poor contract management at department portend problems in administering Recovery Act funds.
Oversight
Obama names three Treasury nominees
The appointments, if confirmed, will fill three of the four most senior positions in the agency.
Defense
DHS unveils beefed up antidrug efforts at border
Administration is directing more funding, personnel, and other resources to the nation's southwestern border to help Mexico in fight against cartels.
Oversight