Defense
White House threatens to veto defense bill
The alternate engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is key point of contention.
Oversight
Obama grounding space program, astronauts say
Lovell, Armstrong say president is not giving NASA proper funding.
Management
Does Consolidating Programs Pay Off?
Reorganizations are resource-intensive and require bold action and carefully crafted integration processes.
Oversight
Obama orders shift to alternate fuel vehicles in federal fleet
By the end of 2015, all new vehicles must be hybrid or electric, or run on compressed natural gas or biofuel.
Defense
Federal intelligence workforce must shed jobs, experts say
After a decade of hiring growth, budget realities now mean the intelligence community will have to downsize, a task force says.
Defense
Cartwright said to be passed over for top military post
The general did not actively lobby for the chairman's job but would have been happy to undertake the post, friends say.
Oversight
OMB launches pilot projects to crack down on improper payments
Federal agencies will work with state and local communities to prevent and recover erroneous payments.
Defense
Gates: Avoiding talk of cuts is 'managerial cowardice'
Outgoing Defense head says the military must determine what is essential -- and then be honest about the consequences of cuts.
Oversight
Stimulus recipients owe $750 million in taxes
GAO report says that unpaid corporate taxes make up more than half the total.
Oversight
A Brief Bounce
Why President Obama hasn’t gotten more lift from the death of Osama bin Laden.
Oversight
Open information may mean more errors get published
Agencies feel pressure to rush out lightly vetted data on such websites as the Obama administration’s Data.gov, specialists say.
Defense
Pentagon moves on new long-range bomber
Three contractors are expected to battle for the $55 billion order.
Oversight
Nuclear industry faces regulatory setback
NRC will delay approval of the most popular reactor design.
Oversight
Senate panel defeats bill that would forgive debt for some disaster victims
Committee could reconsider bill that aims to help those who owe money because of erroneous payments.
Defense
Nuclear agency releases strategic plan for next decade
Nonproliferation and modernization of arsenal top list of priorities.
Oversight
Senator suggests new member for ‘Gang of Six’ budget negotiators
Kirk nominates Ohio's Portman to replace Coburn, who quit the group earlier this week.
Defense
Top officials warn against leaks in wake of bin Laden raid
Panetta tells staff that leaks could lead to prosecution.
Oversight
‘Let the debate begin,’ senator says in op-ed on budget talks
After leaving 'Gang of Six' negotiations, Sen. Coburn says he believes a deal still can be struck.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Oversight