Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army announces winners of $497 million biometrics contract
Recipients will collect and store information on enemy combatants, terrorists and other potentially dangerous foreign nationals, in addition to exploring new avenues for the use of biometrics.
Oversight
Obama poised to name chief performance officer
Observers say candidate must be steeped in management and government.
Defense
State official: Obama will step up fight against terrorism
Counterterrorism coordinator says he would expect the new administration to engage "with more countries and more in depth with countries."
Defense
Lieberman says enactment of DHS authorization bill a priority
Senator would like Homeland Security committee to mark up such legislation before appropriators approve annual spending bill.
Oversight
Obama presses oversight of economic stimulus package
President-elect proposes special board and online database to track implementation.
Pay & Benefits
Consultant urges senior executives to develop transition game plan
Strategy should involve candid conversations with appointees about job expectations and critical resources.
Defense
Gates: Defense needs another $70 billion in 2009
Additional funds necessary to continue operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense secretary tells lawmakers.
Oversight
Stimulus price tag might top $1.3 trillion
Measure is expected to include about $500 billion in spending, including funding for road, bridge and school improvements.
Oversight
Minnesota Is No Florida
Thanks to Minnesota’s transparent recount process and thorough planning, the Coleman-Franken controversy isn't likely to become a crisis.
Oversight
Bid protests reach 10-year high
Figures indicate agencies are reaching more voluntary accords with unhappy contractors, taking the cases off GAO’s plate.
Defense
Energy Department faces broad management challenges, IG reports
Contract administration, cybersecurity and environmental cleanup are among problems requiring long-term attention.
Oversight
FCC to come under closer scrutiny, aide says
Senate counsel and potential candidate for agency chief supports more transparency, but stopped short of calling for legislation to overhaul the agency.
Oversight