Defense
Murtha targets military bonuses for fiscal 2010 cuts
Defense appropriations subcommittee chairman says bonuses are one area that could produce savings as forces are drawn down in Iraq.
Oversight
Senate removes pay roadblock for Clinton move to State
The position's salary was decreased to adhere to rule barring lawmakers from taking government jobs for which the pay was raised during their current term in office.
Defense
Louisiana senator endorses FEMA independence
Democrat Mary Landrieu says she is "open" to concept if Obama were to support it.
Pay & Benefits
Health Care Complications
When it comes to insurance options, clear information is imperative.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Transition official rejects ties to controversial Hindu group
Sonal Shah says she was unaware of organization’s ties to violence in India.
Oversight
Contractors could face increased oversight on the Hill
Democratic Congress likely to steer focus away from administration and toward those getting the money, procurement specialists say.
Defense
Bush administration prepares Defense budget
Request for fiscal 2010 is expected to exceed $580 billion, and officials might seek an extra $80 billion in emergency funds by January to cover military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oversight
Treasury official vows to beef up oversight of bailout funds
Neel Kashkari tells lawmakers the department will set up a monitoring program with banking regulators to better track how rescue money is being spent.
Oversight
Princeton, foundation settle suit over training future government leaders
Agreement creates organization specifically aimed at preparing students for government careers.
Oversight
Obama urged to focus on performance-based government
Coalition of good-government groups meets with transition team leaders.
Oversight
Groups ask Obama to reverse policies restricting access to information
Transparency advocates are upset by Bush administration orders that give agencies more reasons to withhold documents from the public.
Defense
House Democrat urges Obama to keep Bush’s intelligence chiefs
Current leaders should stay on for at least six months, chairman of intelligence panel says.
Management
Pol Position
OMB’s deputy director for management could be the ideal person to block burrowing in by political appointees.
Oversight