Oversight
Warren pushes back against Republican jabs on consumer bureau
Financial institutions guilty of precipitating an economic collapse must be held accountable, she says.
Oversight
Lawmakers seeking private funds for major infrastructure
Two bills approach public project financing from different directions: investments and bond underwriting.
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House GOP, White House ramp up talks on budget deal
Shutdown threat remains as negotiations begin between OMB Director Jacob Lew and top House appropriator Rogers.
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Clinton not interested in second term at State or presidential run
Secretary tells CNN she does not wish to be Defense chief or vice president, either.
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Lucrative sole-source contracts to 8(a) firms now require justification
Rule change targets Alaska native corporations, which are among those eligible to receive noncompetitive contracts of any size.
Oversight
Labor leaders demand answers on agency shutdown plans
Lack of information about furloughs and pay is causing concern among employees, unions say.
Tech
Group says biometric screening could reduce airport hassle
Passengers who volunteer personal biometric data — possibly including iris scans or fingerprints — and answer questions would glide through airport security.
Oversight
Experts call on agencies to narrow performance goals
Witnesses tell Senate task force that the government’s performance management system in many cases is understood only by insiders.
Defense
Chu says Japan crisis may top Three Mile Island
Nuclear plant's containment systems could fail, Energy secretary says, remaining noncommittal on fate of U.S. program.
Oversight
EPA bill passes House committee, amid climate science debate
GOP plan would strip agency of authority to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions.
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GSA building its brand as government’s consulting agency
Administrator Martha Johnson explains how the agency is taking on a more facilitative and advice-driven role.
Oversight
OPM chief calls for new performance review system
John Berry says current process has 'dehumanized' management.
Oversight
GSA’s wiki platform is improving efficiency and performance, senior official says
Initiative is in keeping with White House efforts to link open government to improved operations.
Oversight
Administration backs delay of contractor tax withholding
Controversial provision would require the government to withhold 3 percent of its payments to industry firms.
Oversight
Hiring managers should be agency brand ambassadors, says official
OPM recruiting specialist recommends that search for new talent be done through formal activities; new online tools suggest how.
Oversight
House passes government funding bill for three more weeks
Measure now goes to the Senate for consideration later this week.
Oversight
SBA opens its review of small business regulations
Agency wants public input on which rules should be streamlined, expanded or withdrawn.
Oversight
Defense outlines furlough policy
Military personnel must report for duty without pay and complete any work left undone by furloughed civilian employees.
Defense
For Petraeus, apathy about Afghanistan may be the biggest challenge
General's Hill visit will be less scrutinized this week.
Oversight