Oversight
USDA Native American case moves closer to resolution
The class action suit claims the Agriculture Department discriminated against Native Americans who applied for farm loans.
Oversight
Poll: Americans believe government is too large
Survey respondents suggest firing elected officials and reducing spending.
Defense
GI bill, sagging economy boost military recruiting
Defense personnel official says armed services met their fiscal 2010 goals of recruiting a total of 165,291 new active-duty service members.
Oversight
Recovery Act reporting reaches highest level of disclosure
More than 99 percent of all prime recipients filed mandatory spending reports last quarter.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB authentication tool could be used for interagency collaboration
Feature enables users to enter security credentials once to access multiple applications.
Defense
Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
Defense
Federal judge ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
It’s not clear if Obama administration will appeal ruling eliminating ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Defense
Commandos might have killed British aid worker
Prime Minister David Cameron went out of his way to praise the U.S. military for its role in the botched rescue.
Defense
Gates reaffirms Defense commitment to South Korea
The two countries recently held joint military exercises, initiated in response to North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship.
Oversight
Proposal would end Alaska native contracting advantages
Sen. Claire McCaskill plans to introduce a bill to stop ANCs from earning sole-source deals of unlimited value.
Oversight
Uncle Sam faces recruiting challenges with tech-savvy set
Government’s stodgy image gives industry an edge in the chase for young technology workers.
Oversight
GAO: Federal background checks can be risky business
Investigators could allow personal information to slip through the cracks, audit finds.
Defense
Security adviser to depart White House
Gen. James Jones' top deputy, Thomas Donilon, will be elevated to replace him.
Oversight
Budget office puts fiscal 2010 deficit at $1.3 trillion
Shortfall is the second highest as a share of the economy since 1945.
Defense
Senators find contractors too close to Afghan warlords
Investigators uncover systemic failures that have, at times, put U.S. military personnel and their mission at risk.
Oversight
Administration defends handling of oil spill
Press secretary says White House worked diligently to provide "accurate and timely information."
Oversight
Contracting market set to shrink in fiscal 2011
Analysts find agencies are trying to cut back in most areas, with the exception of cybersecurity, health IT and energy.
Oversight
OMB blocked release of oil spill numbers
Report criticizes the federal government for creating the impression it was "either not fully competent to handle the spill or not fully candid" with Americans.
Defense