Defense
Firms gearing up final pitches for Air Force tanker contract
Deal for 179 wide-body planes has been valued as high as $40 billion, making it a significant prize for rivals Boeing and EADS North America.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Transportation tackles distracted-driving problem using videos
Agency unveils two new messages on its ‘rampage’ to end deadly practice that has been rising in age of mobile technology.
Oversight
Amtrak e-mail misuse alleged in IG scandal
Amtrak’s independent investigative officer is asking the Postal Service to look into the matter.
Oversight
Union representatives seek more input in workplace issues
Federal managers must step up pre-decisional involvement processes, administration officials say.
Oversight
Supreme Court approves background checks for contractors
NASA has the right to ask scientists questions about past drug use and emotional stability, justices rule.
Oversight
GOP looks to send Obama a message on spending
House Republicans are planning a vote the day of the State of the Union address on a resolution to cut non-security discretionary spending.
Oversight
Interior announces new structure for regulating deepwater drilling
Third reorganization in response to BP oil spill aimed at fixing a bureau long torn by resource development, environmental safety and revenue collecting.
Oversight
GAO: Army contractors performing inherently governmental functions
Review shows private workers in thousands of jobs designated for federal employees.
Defense
House Democrats want panel overseeing intelligence spending reinstated
Democrats argue it would help ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely, while Republicans counter that it would be redundant.
Oversight
Obama orders review of agency regulations
Executive order aims to fix or repeal rules seen as outdated or inefficient that could be restricting job growth.
Oversight
Issa investigates GAO auditors in battle over for-profit schools
Probe prompted by agency's revision of a report issued in the summer outlining alleged fraudulent recruiting practices at for-profit career colleges.
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Survey shows growing distrust between industry and federal auditors
Contractors polled by Grant Thornton blame Defense Contract Audit Agency for failing to promptly resolve procurement disputes.
Oversight
GOP moves to cut spending to 2008 levels
Proposed measure would give Budget Committee chair unprecedented power to set spending levels.
Oversight
House speaker warns Obama on spending
The president and other Democrats have been on a ‘job-destroying spending spree’ and must start cutting up their credit cards, Boehner says.
Oversight
Dialing It Down
GOP leaders’ reaction to the Tucson rampage could make it harder for Democrats to portray Republicans as radicals.
Oversight
Republicans coming to grips with debt ceiling
GOP House members are signaling they will go along with raising the limit, but will use the move as leverage for spending cuts.
Oversight
Postal Service seeks efficiency through staff cuts
Agency will eliminate 7,500 jobs and press for changes in pension funding, postmaster general says.
Oversight
Hardware distributor agrees to $6.25 million false claims settlement
Despite deal, Fastenal continues to deny allegations it overcharged government customers and failed to disclose commercial sales practices.
Oversight
Senator moves to help NASA quit funding canceled program
Money would be better spent on future space projects, Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson says.
Oversight