Defense
Audit faults State for failing to monitor Iraq contract
Inspector general finds inadequate oversight has made a $2.5 billion pact to train the Iraqi police force susceptible to waste.
Defense
Congress has light load for State of the Union week
Health care reform is expected to go on the back burner as Democrats regroup.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA slips slightly in deployment of GI bill claims system
First release of software will be ready in March , but won’t be able to handle complex claims.
Oversight
Budget agency launches review of alleged threat against OPM official
A congressional investigation into the incident also is in the works.
Oversight
Report says size of FCC staff decreased steadily during past decade
GAO: Decline in agency staff is due to a lack of workforce planning and competitive pay.
Oversight
Vilsack: USDA programs boost economy
Ag chief says food stamps, investments in local processing and slaughter plants are among programs helping people.
Oversight
House chairman sees wholesale overhaul of GSEs
Financial Services chairman reiterates need to abolish public-private structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Defense
Obama to request $14.2 billion to train, equip Afghan forces
Figure is more than double the $6.6 billion already appropriated for fiscal 2010.
Defense
Watch lists don't necessarily bar entry, officials say
Intelligence officials disclose the United States allows some terrorism suspects into the country to track their activities.
Defense
Former adviser gives Obama an 'A-' on defense policy
The president stuck to his word on the Iraq withdrawal, spending cuts and other campaign promises, Lawrence Korb says.
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