Tech
From Nextgov.com: Final stimulus bill preserves IT spending, with some exceptions
Electronic health records, broadband and agencies' modernization projects receive big money , while some projects hit the Hill's cutting room floor.
Oversight
KBR, Halliburton reach agreement in bribery case
Two firms will pay $579 million in penalties to settle allegations of bribing Nigerian government officials to earn contracts.
Defense
Outlook for Defense spending is grim
Significant cuts are unlikely until the economy stabilizes, but weapons programs are unsustainable in the long term, budget observers say.
Oversight
Negotiators drop E-Verify mandate from stimulus package
Pro-business and pro-immigrant groups hail the removal of language requiring companies to check employees’ immigration status.
Defense
Lawmakers urge halt to NSPS pending review
The Defense Department’s new personnel system has resulted in distrust and discontent among the civilian workforce, critics say.
Defense
Pentagon may shift some war costs to base fiscal 2010 budget
An outline of the fiscal 2010 defense budget is expected on Capitol Hill this month after President Obama addresses Congress on Feb. 24.
Oversight
Pressure grows on Obama to alter NASA space proposals
Former government officials advise agency to focus less on space exploration and more on efforts to develop wind and solar energy and to combat global warming.
Oversight
Interior chief says agency prepared for stimulus projects
Salazar tells Senate Indian Affairs Committee he’s asked managers to give priority to work that could be started now.
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