Oversight
S&P puts chances of U.S. credit downgrade at 50 percent
Statement comes after Moody's warns it is reviewing U.S. credit.
Oversight
White House launches third annual SAVE awards
Effort to solicit cost-cutting ideas is wrapped into the Campaign to Cut Waste.
Defense
Pentagon lacks complete strategy for managing workforce, officials say
Finding the right mix of military personnel, civilian employees and contractors remains a critical challenge.
Defense
Top general says U.S. needs fresh look at deterrence, nuclear triad
Military needs to head off threats in other ways, according to Gen. James Cartwright.
Oversight
OMB lists contract categories vulnerable to overspending
Industry group official says use of many of the risky codes already is on the decline.
Oversight
Biden touts administration's cost-cutting record
In editorial column, vice president makes the case the White House is serious about cutting waste.
Oversight
'Preposterous' to say Obama walked out of deficit talks, spokesman says
Talks are scheduled to resume Thursday afternoon.
Defense
TSA pilot program to expedite screening for frequent fliers
Plan will let officers "focus their efforts on higher risk areas," administrator says.
Defense
Another threat to U.S. forces in southern Afghanistan -- snipers
Sniper problem is particularly acute in contested regions of Helmand, such as Sangin and Garesh, official says.
Defense
Leaked email shows Defense audit agency sought subpoena power, contractor pay caps
Newly released 2009 document obtained by Project on Government Oversight details rejected proposals.
Oversight
Debt talks splinter into dueling plans
House Republicans focus on balanced-budget amendment to the constitution, while Senate considers allowing Obama to raise the debt ceiling without GOP votes.
Oversight
House panel slates Hubble successor for elimination in NASA budget
Astronomers say telescope is integral to mission.
Defense
Federal Protective Service struggles with new management tools
Nine months into job, director hasn’t implemented GAO recommendations on training and tracking guard assignments.
Oversight
GOP lawmakers tout Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget
Reps. Eric Cantor and Jim Jordan argue that the constitutional fix would carry weight.
Oversight
Time-and-materials contracts reduced by $1 billion, says OMB
Obama effort to favor fixed-price acquisitions has shown progress governmentwide, according to chief procurement policy officer.
Oversight
Enough Already
It’s time for politicians to get serious about raising the debt ceiling. They’re playing with fire.
Oversight
Obama widens regulatory review to independent agencies
Executive order requests voluntary participation in a governmentwide effort to root out burdensome and unnecessary rules.
Oversight
Obama: A long-term deficit reduction deal is still necessary
President says "now is the time to deal with these issues."
Oversight
Deficit talks end with no deal
Discussions are continuing Monday, in hopes of reaching agreement on a more modest package of spending cuts.
Oversight