Defense
Obama administration faces hard choices in managing ground troops
Organization and equipment challenges bedevil Army, Marine Corps and special operations forces, new reports say.
Oversight
Blackwater confirms probes of overseas arms shipments
Company denies report that employees hid weapons in sacks of dog food.
Oversight
Nonprofits urge Obama to focus on program performance
Coalition also calls for more investment in human resources and the strategic use of technology to enhance service delivery.
Oversight
Lieberman vote to come Tuesday
Senate Democrats will cast secret ballots over lawmaker's fate as Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman.
News
House panel to hold hearing on fighter jet program
The Pentagon is paying $50 million toward four jets to keep production lines open until the next administration takes over.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Final E-Verify rule kinder to small businesses
Regulation that takes effect on Jan. 15 has a higher threshold for contracts subject to the employee vetting requirement .
Oversight
President-elect takes deliberate, organized approach to transition
Obama focuses on groundwork, rather than major appointments.
Oversight
Federal CFOs could be key players in Obama administration
Finance executives from the private sector will have a lot to learn about federal operations.
Oversight
Davis to join consulting firm
Leading House Republican on procurement issues announced retirement earlier this year.
News
Report urges military to move away from private security personnel
New America Foundation suggests contractors still could take part in training and peacetime defensive operations.
Oversight
Senators move swiftly on nominee to oversee bailout
The new IG would be separate from the Treasury Department and would be required to make regular reports to Congress.
Defense
VA clears most facilities in prostate cancer treatment probe
Radiation underdosing problems prompt agency to develop new metrics at medical centers.
Oversight
Good government groups give Obama transition high marks
Nonprofit leaders praise team members, and roll out their own agendas.
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