Oversight
Officials seek more resources to fight mortgage and corporate fraud
Number of cases being investigated by the FBI and the Treasury Department has jumped during the economic crisis.
Oversight
HUD is Obama's home base for mortgage rescue
Agency must translate its core mission -- providing safe, fair, and affordable housing -- into a policy that bolsters Obama's economic recovery plan.
Oversight
Report calls for better management at SEC
Chamber of Commerce recommendations focus on strengthening the structure and oversight of the agency.
Oversight
Negotiators agree to a leaner stimulus bill
Amid bipartisan disappointment, House and Senate lawmakers reach a deal on a $789.5 billion package to jump-start the economy.
Pay & Benefits
Justice continues to take hits over phony TSP e-mail
Lawmaker and federal employee advocates say miscommunication botched cybersecurity test.
Defense
House lawmaker favors more funding for proven missile defenses
Armed Services subcommittee chairwoman said she wants the money invested in several programs that can defeat immediate threats facing the United States and allies.
Oversight
Unions press GOP senators to confirm Labor nominee
Republicans say delay on Hilda Solis nomination is procedural; await more information on her husband's tax issues.
Management
Walking the Talk
Janet Napolitano knows firsthand DHS’ failure to control the border. But can she do anything about it?
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Feds and YouTube close to reaching a deal to post video
Government officials are negotiating terms of service for popular social media sites.
Oversight
Senate passes stimulus as thorny talks with House await
While the bottom lines of the two bills are close, vastly different priorities could color negotiation.
Oversight
Vilsack: U.S. should have single food inspection agency
Agriculture chief says centralization is necessary because food safety is both a human health and market issue.
Oversight
Upgrading federal facilities would create thousands of jobs, economist says
Using stimulus funds to make buildings more energy efficient would cut billions in operating costs, says White House.
Defense
Federal contractors are likely to benefit from stimulus plan
Industry leaders say economic recovery package could offset some of the cuts expected in Defense procurement spending.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker reintroduces FERS sick leave bill
Measure would allow federal employees hired since 1984 to count unused sick leave toward their pension.
Pay & Benefits
GAO: Social Security isn’t ready for baby boomers
Staffing constraints and heavier workloads are hurting the quality of service at SSA field offices, report says.
Defense