Defense
Speaker allows vote on intelligence authorization bill
Agreement paves the way for enacting the first such legislation since fiscal 2005.
Defense
Military space programs at risk, experts say
Panelists warn that the soaring cost and prolonged development time for new satellites have left nation vulnerable.
Oversight
Senators unveil bill to shape up agency performance
Measure similar to one the House passed in June would require agencies to name officials to improve inefficiency and cut redundant programs.
Oversight
Stopgap spending measure funds government through Dec. 3
Continuing resolution extends funding at fiscal 2010 levels for most programs.
Oversight
Interior official says rebound from drilling moratorium will be slow
It will be difficult for the oil and gas industry to comply with new "appropriate and necessary" safety requirements, according to oversight agency chief.
Oversight
After The Deluge Of 2010
After the election, civil war could break out between the old and the new Republican Party.
Oversight
Congress restores small business contracting parity
President Obama signs legislation to end preference of HUBZone firms over other small businesses.
Oversight
Reorganization of Minerals Management Service raises doubts
Keeping revenue collection and regulatory enforcement within Interior creates a conflict of interest, commissioner says.
Defense
Forward Observer: Costs of War
The total tally for the war on terrorism through the Pentagon's fiscal 2010 supplemental comes to $1.12 trillion, with no end in sight.
Oversight
Lawmakers urge Obama to oust Afghan reconstruction IG
Four senators take rare step in calling for watchdog’s removal, citing investigative failures.
Oversight
Presidential transitions bill sails through Senate
Measure encourages nominees and the current administration to do more advance planning.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers ask White House to stop DHS financial system
House Judiciary Committee leaders say the department has not followed OMB requirements for developing the risky projects , but Homeland Security officials disagree.
Oversight
House and Senate in familiar continuing resolution endgame
Lawmakers must pass the stop-gap spending measure to keep the government running after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Oversight
Analysis: New guidance creates contracting conundrum
Several procurement reform directives set conflicting agendas, underscoring the need for coordination.
Defense
Concern grows over Defense-to-State transition in Iraq
Poor coordination and a lack of expertise put the changeover at risk of waste and overreliance on contractors, commissioners say.
Oversight
Tender loving care for new hires pays off, authors say
Successful onboarding of employees can save agencies time and money, according to book.
Oversight
Food safety undersecretary sets priorities
Elisabeth Hagen showed little interest in the creation of a single food safety agency during hearing.
Oversight
Lawmaker pushes five-day mail delivery, altered pension funding
Bill would grant the Postal Service flexibilities requested in its long-term strategic plan.
Defense
British Defense chief urges support for F-35 engine
In letter to lawmaker, Liam Fox says ending program could cost the U.S. and international partners more money in the long run.
Oversight