Defense
Lieberman plans to take his case to Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Senator's fight to keep chairmanship could disrupt vetting and confirmation process for major appointments in Obama administration.
Oversight
Political veterans map out recommendations, pitfalls for president-elect
Brookings Institution report suggests Obama should start with manageable and bipartisan legislative proposals.
Pay & Benefits
Employee groups lay out priorities for next president, Congress
Organizations will continue to fight the Pentagon’s pay overhaul and will push benefits bills, including one to increase the government’s share of health premiums.
Oversight
Some aspects of Bush management agenda could endure
The financial management, e-government and human capital initiatives are likely to live on; program assessments are headed for an overhaul, and competitive sourcing is in peril.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO issues list of IT challenges for Obama administration
New Web site highlights problems haunting the 2010 census and troubled IT management at VA .
Oversight
Agencies gear up for new administration
Career employees across government prep office space, compile briefing books for political appointees.
Oversight
Court decision voids major small business contracting law
Appeals judges deem law setting goals for contracts with small disadvantaged businesses unconstitutional.
Defense
Union hardens its stance on Pentagon personnel system
AFGE claims new rules restrict collective bargaining.
Oversight
Scramble likely for seats on House Armed Services Committee
As many as seven slots have opened up on the high-profile panel.
Oversight
Lieberman meets Reid, does not relinquish chairmanship
Democratic Caucus will discuss the Connecticut senator’s fate during the lame duck session.
Defense
Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order
Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.
Oversight