Oversight
Obama calls summit a good first step
Washington decisionmakers spent hours on Monday discussing a range of issues, including procurement and the budget process.
Defense
Immigration leadership takes shape at Homeland Security
President taps veteran prosecutor John Morton to lead ICE; Napolitano selects long-time immigrant advocate Esther Olavarria for policy post.
Oversight
Whose Downturn?
If the economy hasn’t improved by next year, the public will start to blame Obama rather than Bush.
Oversight
Obama promises a gimmick-free spending plan
President says he will cut the estimated $1.3 trillion deficit in half in four years by raising taxes on the wealthy and reducing spending on the Iraq war.
Oversight
Vilsack says USDA must sharpen focus on civil rights
Department will hire a consulting firm to work with agency offices to make sure procedures are fair to minorities and women.
Oversight
Watchdogs applaud Obama’s pick to oversee stimulus
Interior IG Earl Devaney will lead a recovery board with an $84 million budget.
Defense
IG: Energy cannot account for nuclear materials at 15 locations
Eight years after an audit showed record-keeping deficiencies, the department has not implemented critical reforms.
Pay & Benefits
Unions praise acting chairwoman of labor board
Carol Waller Pope has served on the Federal Labor Relations Authority since 2000.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Group unveils security controls to thwart cyberattacks
Guidelines designed to offer protection against known attacks on agency systems.
Oversight
Focus on spending, budget returns
Congress must either pass the omnibus or approve another continuing resolution to keep much of the federal government going after March 6.
Oversight