Defense
From Nextgov.com: Startup looks to provide Defense with quick-launch satellites
U.S. Space plans to attract Pentagon business by charging a lower rate and operating in the military's frequency bands and orbits.
Defense
Air Force leaders describe plan to improve ISR capabilities
Service has been under pressure to boost intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support on the battlefield.
Defense
FEMA takes open approach to social media
Agency is training employees to use technology wisely to disseminate information.
Defense
Coast Guard management practices get a makeover
Commandant Adm. Thad Allen and his team are overhauling the service from the inside out.
Defense
Watchdog agency to preview findings on Federal Protective Service
Senate hearing this week will highlight an upcoming report on management challenges at the agency, congressional spokeswoman says.
Oversight
Report proposes conservation overhaul
Former officials recommend Interior Department fund be turned into an independent trust paid for by royalties from energy development on public lands.
Oversight
Republican lawmaker seeks to post Senate expenses
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn wants to make it easier for the public to examine staff salaries, travel and administrative costs.
Defense
House targets satellite export controls
Effort to relax restrictions has high-level support from President Obama and former House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chairwoman Ellen Tauscher.
Pay & Benefits
Hot on the Hill
A recap of the recent flurry of retirement-related legislative activity.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies seek cloud computing services on Networx
More federal agencies want the greater security and sophisticated technology the huge telecom contract provides .
Oversight
Entitlement programs put growing pressure on the budget
Unless the situation is brought under control, other spending will get squeezed, analysts say.
Oversight