Oversight
Senate stimulus bill also contains windfall for federal agencies
The $825 billion package allocates funds for construction, operations and energy efficiency projects.
Defense
From Nexgov.com: Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported
More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates.
Defense
Key Senate Republicans won't oppose Pentagon nominee
Graham and McCain signal they won’t hold up the nomination of Bill Lynn, though McCain asks for details on which issues the former lobbyist would be recused from handling.
Defense
Survey finds that majority of contractors increased revenue during 2007
Annual questionnaire shows only modest profits, despite greater revenue.
Pay & Benefits
TSA employees give management low marks
But 2008 internal survey shows more positive attitudes than in previous years toward promotions process, pay for performance.
Oversight
Obama takes first steps on energy plan
Money from the economic stimulus package will go toward retrofitting government buildings to make them more energy-efficient.
Defense
Air Force to deploy turboprop aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan
Army and Marine Corps have long used such aircraft for intelligence-gathering, raising questions about duplicate efforts.
Defense
Forward Observer: Dear President Obama
Even the Pentagon will need to cut back in the face of the economic crisis.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Farm Service Agency welcomes proposed funds for IT upgrade
Money included in the House’s economic stimulus package would help FSA reduce delays in processing payments for farmers , officials say.
Oversight
Obama appoints new acting OPM director
Move is part of broader effort to replace acting agency heads; GSA also gets new temporary chief .
Defense
Veterans bounced by bank error
GSA contract bank refuses to honor checks issued to 465 veterans, who were subsequently hit with penalties and fees.
Defense
General says Marines can pull out of Iraq within months
Marine Corps Commandant James Conway says equipment can be removed in six to eight months.
Oversight
Obama fills out Justice roster
President announces several sub-Cabinet appointees to support attorney general nominee Eric Holder.
News
Obama picks new interim GSA chief
Thirty eight-year veteran of the agency has replaced Jim Williams.
Oversight