Management
Small Business panel advances six pro-contractor bills
Measures challenge Obama administration insourcing initiative, raise small business contracting goals.
Management
Postal Service puts some closures on hold during elections
State officials express concern the process could disrupt mail-in and absentee voting.
Oversight
Mine safety agency admits to faulty inspections
Report on 2010 West Virginia tragedy cites insufficient training and experience.
Management
Capital area charity drive falls slightly short of goal
Tallies are not final, but the fundraiser brought in about 95 percent of its target.
Tech
Lawmakers seek agency policies on email surveillance
After FDA whistleblower case, Congress looks into privacy limits.
Management
Romney says his foreign policy would be based on Reagan's
Because of Obama's ineffectiveness, the Iranians are on the cusp of developing nuclear weapons, Romney writes.
Oversight
Bill to revamp Federal Reserve expected on Thursday
The Sound Dollar Act would separate new consumer bureau from the Fed's budget.
Management
TSA saves money through risk-based passenger screening
Administrator John Pistole expresses hopes for expanding trusted traveler programs.
Oversight
OPM asked to explain fellows program snafu
Lawmakers are concerned mistaken acceptance emails could be a sign of broader IT problems.
Oversight
IRS undercover operations should track expenses better, audit says
Progress cited in agent safety but stronger management controls advised.
Management
Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce
Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance.
Tech
CDC cuts could harm biodefense efforts
Proposed budget reductions would hit state and local readiness programs.
Oversight
Obama seeks feedback on federal grant reform
OMB proposal aims to boost efficiency and curb duplication.
Defense
Video: Heckler confronts Obama over Iran threat
At fundraiser, heckler shouts 'No war in Iran!' at president.
Management
Senators go after waste in wartime contracting
Bill steps up oversight, transparency, accountability and competition.
Pay & Benefits