Oversight
Treasury pick's tax problems not seen as show-stopping
Senate minority whip objects to fast-track treatment for Timothy Geithner, but others are warming to the nominee.
Management
Dual-Hatted
Cutting the intelligence director’s workload could make him better at his job.
Oversight
Treasury nominee scrutinized on taxes, housekeeper
Obama surrogates argue that infractions were minor and should not tarnish Timothy Geithner's candidacy.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FBI studies biometrics to plan its future research
Report recommends how to improve the technologies the bureau and other agencies use to identify individuals .
Oversight
Obama pledges to overhaul federal facilities
President-elect wants to modernize buildings and cut energy consumption.
Oversight
Defense procurement case cited in delay of women’s contracting program
SBA reviews November circuit court decision’s implications for set-aside programs.
Oversight
Zoo chief could be named OPM director soon
John Berry worked on locality pay as a congressional aide and work-life programs at Interior.
News
Ex-FCC official to be tapped as chair
Julius Genachowski is currently one of Obama's key technology advisers.
Oversight
Senators aim for swift confirmation of budget nominee
Full chamber could consider Peter Orszag, Obama’s pick to lead OMB, as early as Inauguration Day.
Oversight
Agency heads get guidance on top hires
Secretaries must get candidates pre-approved or choose someone from White House list.
Oversight