Oversight
Reorganization effort to start with trade, export agencies
Obama plan could face pushback from public and private sector constituencies invested in the status quo.
Oversight
Issa’s request for agency FOIA records draws mixed reviews
House oversight panel chairman’s demand for Freedom of Information Act data could improve performance -- or overburden offices.
Oversight
CREW preempts Issa by posting responses to his letter
Lawmaker said he would release industry responses to his request for information on federal regulations along with an analysis in February.
Oversight
Two new bills take aim at EPA authority
Dueling pieces of legislation will lay down the markers for how aggressively the Senate will seek to hamstring the Obama administration’s carbon regulations.
Oversight
Unions praise end of airport privatization program
TSA decides not to accept new applications from private companies for screening services.
Oversight
Senate to take up FAA reauthorization measure
Two-year bill sets policy on issues like adoption of the NextGen satellite-based air traffic control system, and authorizes about $35 billion in spending.
Oversight
Winner of cost-cutting contest meets Obama
Bureau of Prisons employee travels to Washington for an Oval Office meeting on her idea of ending automatic delivery of paper Federal Register copies.
Defense
Top intelligence panel Democrat open to spending cuts
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., is reviewing spy agency budgets for places to trim fat.
Oversight
Congressional committees target SBA programs for cuts
Senate, House leaders are looking for underperforming programs that can be cut or eliminated.
Defense
General reports progress against roadside bombs in Afghanistan
Senior commander says military has achieved "real disruption of the lethal insurgent networks" throughout Kandahar.
Oversight
Senate eyes cut in executive-branch jobs requiring Hill confirmation
Leadership aides said that the deal would reduce by 400 the number of Senate-confirmed positions in the government, now numbered at about 1,400.
Oversight
Interior’s five-year strategic plan emphasizes hiring, youth recruitment
Secretary Ken Salazar rallies employees behind 23 goals during a town hall meeting in Washington.
Defense
GAO: Defense business transformation showing signs of progress
Report finds efforts need to be better aligned with Pentagon’s efficiency initiative, however.
Defense
Have no fear: Army finds missing vial of lethal nerve agent
Officials put Utah facility on lockdown on Wednesday, forcing more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel and contractors to bunk there overnight.
Oversight
MSPB upholds employee appeal rights
OPM-directed removals are subject to review, board finds.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: House, Senate Judiciary chairs clash over extending online spy provisions
Senate measure offers a longer-term solution and more oversight than the rival House proposal.
Oversight
Obama regulatory chief draws skepticism from GOP House members
Cass Sunstein defends new review of rules and promises potential for job losses will be factored into cost-benefit analyses.
Oversight
Reorganization: Lots of ideas, no details yet
Administration is beginning to identify officials to lead consolidation of federal agencies, but no timeline has been set.
Oversight
Federal Hispanic advisory panel debuts in February
Committee will counsel OPM on hiring and keeping more Latinos in government.
Oversight