Oversight
From Nextgov: Defense panel backs controversial drug treatments, but can't track impact
Military Health System computers don't flag adverse reactions or potential abuse .
Defense
Obama steps up veterans hiring efforts
Task force headed by the Defense and Veterans' Affairs departments will develop reforms to ensure veterans will emerge from service better prepared for a career.
Oversight
Deal ending FAA standoff papers over deeper wounds
The underlying disagreements that resulted in a partial shutdown remain unresolved.
Defense
Acting special inspector general for Afghanistan quits
Herb Richardson's resignation injects new uncertainty into the troubled watchdog office.
Oversight
Former Office of Special Counsel chief can withdraw guilty plea
Scott Bloch was not properly informed he faced jail time, district judge rules.
Defense
Panetta: Across-the-board Defense cuts 'unacceptable'
Failure of congressional deficit-cutting committee to do its job would result in 'dangerous' spending decreases, Pentagon chief says.
Oversight
Airlines to gain $1.3 billion in partial shutdown of FAA
Agency could miss out on $1 billion in taxes if shutdown continues until September.
Defense
Napolitano: U.S. doesn't expect a September 11 anniversary attack
'We have no specific or credible threats,' Homeland Security secretary says.
Oversight
White House names new federal CIO
Steven VanRoekel was at Microsoft for 15 years before joining the Federal Communications Commission.
Oversight
Consumer Product Safety Commission poised to gain flexibility
Bipartisan bill passed Monday aims to ease regulatory burden on manufacturers of products containing lead.
Oversight
New SES performance system slated for early fall
OPM hopes to unveil framework by the end of September.
Oversight
Contractor in Iraq disputes inspector general’s allegations of overbilling
Company says all purchases were reviewed by U.S. officials; SIGIR stands by its conclusions.
Oversight
FAA impasse unlikely to end soon
Boehner's office says 'clean' extension bill is out of the question.
Defense
Panetta tries to assuage Pentagon budget-cutting concerns
Additional $500 billion cut that would come if congressional deficit reduction committee fails to do its job is meant to be a worst-case scenario.
Defense
Senate panel cuts more than $500 million from spy operations
Bill would reduce intelligence spending by about 1 percent.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' pessimistic about special debt panel
If the super committee fails to reach a deal, then guaranteed across-the-board cuts will kick in.
Defense
Panetta addresses Defense cuts in memo to Pentagon
"We can -- and must -- address the budget and protect the country," Defense secretary says.
Oversight
Budget crunch could hit USAID, State personnel hard
Former government officials say jobs at international development agencies could be at risk.
Oversight
FAA partial shutdown continues
Senate prepares to follow the House to recess, while Treasury loses out on some $200 million per week in tax revenue collected through airline tickets.
Defense