Oversight
Bush administration publishes its final evaluation of program performance
Eighty percent of programs reviewed ended up with marks of “adequate” or better.
Tech
Clandestine world of intelligence-gathering turns to an open market for data
Social networking sites, blogs and chat rooms unveil classified information for analysts.
Defense
Reports slam Minerals Management Service handling of royalties
GAO says agency did not adjust or ensure the accuracy of royalties collected from oil and gas companies.
Defense
Panel recommends major changes to Air Force structure
Task force on nuclear weapons management finds serious erosion of capability and expertise.
Defense
Congressional panels clash over satellite programs
Fight during a markup on Wednesday was the latest between intelligence authorizers and Defense appropriators over intelligence spending.
Oversight
White House prepares appointee roadmap for next administration
Plan is designed to ensure that 100 key political posts are filled by April 1.
Pay & Benefits
Hatch Act rules against politicking more lenient for feds, observers say
Lawmakers consider a bill to let state and local government employees run for partisan office.
Oversight
Candidates stress need to restore faith in government
Americans would be more inclined toward public service if they were confident federal agencies were effective, McCain and Obama say.
Oversight
House Judiciary chairman slams Appropriations panel over jurisdiction
Spat concerns an NIH mandate requiring federally supported scientists to submit their research manuscripts for free access on the Internet.
Pay & Benefits
Hoyer seeks more information on flexible work schedules
House majority leader is not backing down on his plan for a compressed workweek.
Defense
Creation of new appropriations subcommittee ignites Senate turf battle
Panel could have budget authority for all agencies that fall under the national intelligence program.
Pay & Benefits
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Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Senator questions progress on federal spending Web site
Agencies slow in submitting data on grant awards for USASpending.gov, which faces deadlines to post more information.
Defense
Agencies ease bottleneck in processing immigration benefits forms
A boost in staffing and resources has helped chip away at long-pending FBI name checks.
Defense
Officials, families dedicate Pentagon Sept. 11 memorial
Individuals killed inside the Pentagon and doomed passengers aboard hijacked airliner are honored.
Oversight
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattacks, committee told
Legislation is aimed at giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more authority to require compliance with security standards and issue emergency orders.
Defense
GAO: Defense should address employee concerns with personnel system
Department lacks strategy for responding to employees’ negative perception of new pay-for-performance system.
Oversight
Aviation security is an ever-evolving quest, top official says
Federal Air Marshal Service Director Robert Bray discusses changes and challenges in aviation security since Sept. 11.
Oversight