Defense
IG: Energy fails to track tactical weapons and sensitive equipment adequately
Inventory audit shows some facilities hoard excess weapons while others have shortfalls.
Oversight
House to vote next week on omnibus spending bill
Federal government programs currently are being funded through a continuing resolution Congress approved in September.
Defense
Pentagon plans refueling tanker contract award in early 2010
Request for proposals in long-delayed program is expected to be completed by early spring of this year.
Management
Smart Intelligence
National security requires a culture of collaboration and work assignments across agency lines.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Web portal not funded in fiscal 2010 budget
Joint group working on plan to fund Defense Knowledge Online , which provides e-mail, file storage and other services.
Defense
Gates names acquisition reform among Pentagon’s top priorities
Defense secretary vows to combat a culture that hinders effective procurement practices.
Oversight
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability, security observer says
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Oversight
Senate appropriators pass stimulus plan over GOP doubts
Appropriations Committee's portion of the package contains $365 billion in discretionary spending.
Oversight
Geithner OK'd for Treasury, Schapiro takes over at SEC
Concerns about delinquent taxes not enough to block Treasury chief's nomination.
Oversight
One President, Two Nations
There are two Americas -- one that watched the inauguration with hope, and another that looked on with skepticism.
Oversight