Defense
Budget plan likely to renew fierce battle over presidential helicopter
Any new competition for the chopper contract would almost certainly trigger a fight between the New York and Connecticut congressional delegations.
Oversight
Ex-FDA official calls for harmonized food-safety strategy
Margaret Glavin says a more global market "poses an enormous threat to our food safety system."
Pay & Benefits
Pay-for-performance faces new scrutiny
One agency plans to test a new system even in the face of opposition to the concept from lawmakers and employee groups.
Pay & Benefits
Good government group criticizes agencies’ use of internships
Government hires a lower percentage of former interns for full-time jobs than the private sector, study shows.
Oversight
Just Round One
It's easy to give the outcome of a special election too much weight -- but looking for a pattern is more useful.
News
From Nextgov.com: Johnson will have a full plate if confirmed as GSA chief
Stimulus spending will keep the new administrator busy at the outset, but restoring credibility to contracting programs remains a long-term challenge .
Defense
Pentagon to hire thousands of employees, cut contractors
‘Reform’ budget seeks to kill major weapons programs.
Oversight
OMB directs agencies to continue with weekly stimulus reporting
Decision against shifting to monthly reports reflects ongoing demand for more timely information, OMB director says.
Oversight
Obama administration and states target mortgage scammers
Program announced on Monday puts emphasis on greater coordination among agencies, better education for consumers and increased warnings and alerts.
Oversight
Bill would provide steady funding and staff for executive boards
Regional organizations currently rely on voluntary contributions from agencies.
Defense
Defense chief announces weapons cuts
Gates says the Pentagon plans to bring on 13,000 civil servants in fiscal 2010 to replace support service contractors.
Defense
Experts debate Defense procurement challenges
Analysts share their opinions on reforms necessary to make Pentagon projects run on schedule and within cost.
Oversight
Ex-GSA chief of staff to return as administrator
Obama names Martha Johnson to serve as head of agency.
News