Oversight
White House issues guidance on greenhouse gas emissions
Documents address how to handle leased space, exclusions and other complex issues.
Defense
GAO denies protest in Air Force tanker contest
Boeing and EADS will be the only bidders for the lucrative contract.
Defense
FBI says Miranda readings don't hurt Bureau
Officials say reading rights to terrorism suspects does not impede ability to gather intelligence.
Oversight
Suspension of IT contractor has roots in 2008 bid protest
Allegations against GTSI first were leveled by a New Mexico small business two years ago.
Oversight
Unions to managers: Give employees a bigger voice in decisions
Agencies are underutilizing a process for getting employees involved early in choices that affect their daily work, labor representatives tell council.
Oversight
Republicans urge no earmarks in catch-all spending bill
Lawmakers are likely to try to pass full-year funding for discretionary programs in a single legislative package after the elections.
Oversight
Coming soon: Guidance for creating greenhouse gas inventories
Under White House sustainability requirements, agencies must detail emissions.
Oversight
FEHBP database raises privacy concerns
Observers say OPM’s new tool leaves sensitive patient information vulnerable to attack.
Defense
Solar panels to be installed at White House
Environmental activist says the move could prompt households nationwide to follow suit.
Oversight
SBA finalizes women’s small business contracting program
Long-awaited regulation identifies 83 industries in which women are underrepresented and are now eligible for set-aside deals.
Oversight
Are Democrats Waking Up?
A new poll suggests they may turn out to vote in the midterms in higher numbers than expected.
Oversight
Labor law violators raking in federal contracts
Firms with $6 billion in government business in fiscal 2009 have been cited for breaking employment, health and safety rules, according to GAO.
Oversight
Watchdog: OSHA whistleblower protection program still falls short
Agency responsible for examining complaints from private sector workers fails to provide comprehensive investigator training.
Defense
Soldiers struggle emotionally under stress of war
After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.
Oversight
SBA suspends contractor GTSI from federal work
Agency says company participated in a "scheme" to win small-business set-aside contracts.
Oversight
USPS ends year with $6 billion loss
Officials continue to push workforce flexibility and reduced delivery to restore agency to financial health.
Defense
Lawmakers tackle interagency reform
Proposed personnel system would integrate national security expertise across government.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: CDC increases competition with $5 billion IT contract
The 10-year indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity pact awarded to 30 companies that will provide information management, management consulting and IT infrastructure.
Defense
Finally, Congress approves Coast Guard authorization bill
Four years in the making, measure will allow service to proceed with long-sought reorganization.
Oversight