Oversight
Intelligence agencies lauded for progress toward balanced use of contractors
Specialists tell Senate panel they would favor governmentwide policy restricting 'revolving-door' hiring.
Oversight
Cancer report urges better funding for NIH
Without more money, the agency will have trouble attracting top scientists, group finds.
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Americans believe government wastes more money than ever
Gallup poll respondents estimate federal agencies squander 51 cents on the dollar.
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Isn’t That Special?
Be careful about reading too much into the voting last week in Nevada. But New York’s another story.
Oversight
Obama already faces opposition on deficit strategy
Minutes after Rose Garden speech, House speaker accuses the president of failing to make a 'serious contribution' to the super committee's work.
Defense
Senate appropriators take a dim view of Pentagon satellite lease plans
Panel says Defense Information Systems Agency did not factor troop drawdowns into its cost analysis.
Oversight
Obama jobs and deficit proposal targets contractor executive pay
Savings also claimed from reducing improper payments, curbing waste, selling federal assets.
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Obama plan includes $1.5 trillion in new taxes
Deficit reduction package totaling $3 trillion also includes spending cuts.
Defense
Pentagon financial officers report modest progress toward clean books
New Defense chief could spur action on meeting Congress’ 2017 deadline for auditable statements, Senate panel told.
Oversight
Groups urge Obama not to target federal pay and benefits
The president is scheduled to release his deficit reduction recommendations Monday.
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Federal employees lauded at Washington gala
Winners honored for achievements in science, law enforcement and medicine.
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No big budget deal before 2012 election, says former comptroller general
Walker blames partisan congressional leadership, not civil servants, for deficit and government expansion.
Oversight
Super committee schedules first closed-door meeting
Private session will give members a chance to discuss substantive policy issues.
Oversight
Government's final report blames BP, main contractors for Gulf spill
Deepwater Horizon crew cited for 'overall complacency.'
Oversight
Contracting services fails to save agencies money, report says
Project on Government Oversight compared federal employee pay costs with contractor rates for billable hours.
Defense
Appropriators cut $695 million from fighter jet, cancel tactical vehicle
Panel chairman assures colleagues that the bill covers the military’s most pressing needs despite belt-tightening measures.
Oversight
White House clarification of ‘inherently governmental functions’ draws criticism
Questions raised on ‘essential’ government workers and outreach to small businesses.
Oversight
Budget office chief urges cuts and revenue before super committee
Leader of nonpartisan congressional office says citizens will either have to pay more for services or expect less.
Oversight
Background Noise
Many voters have stopped paying attention to speeches about job creation. They’re waiting for results.
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