Oversight
Senate passes improper payment bill
Legislation would require agencies to identify and recover nearly $100 billion in mistaken payments.
Defense
Gates: No one but Petraeus could step in
There was only one general officer poised to take over quickly and help troops in Afghanistan maintain their focus, according to the Defense secretary.
Oversight
Salazar to seek funding for drilling inspectors
Interior chief says he will request a fivefold increase, noting currently 62 inspectors are responsible for nearly 4,000 drilling activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oversight
Senate panel approves supervisor training bill
Legislation introduced in 2009 advances, after more than one year on the shelf.
Defense
Napolitano pushes back against border security critics
Responding to Republicans slamming the administration on border security, DHS chief says U.S.-Mexico border will never be totally sealed.
Defense
Senator plans to expedite Petraeus' confirmation
Armed Services Committee chairman is confident McChrystal's replacement will be confirmed before July 4 recess.
Oversight
USPS will see pushback from industry, unions on delivery day reduction
Agency also must address funding of pensions and retiree health benefits to cut costs, panelists say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds delayed measuring rate of Gulf oil flow for five weeks
High-tech sensors could have accurately estimated the amount of oil escaping, but BP executives turned down the technology saying the deep-water well would be capped quickly.
Oversight
Momentum is building to end secret holds
Missouri Democrat has commitments from 68 senators to end the practice of anonymously stalling nominees and bills.
Oversight
House Democrats trim budget by $7B
Budget chairman says he hopes the House will take up the package before the July 4 recess.
Defense
Navy working to meet cost-cutting goals, admiral says
Officials are looking for redundancies in organizations and programs, according to chief of operations.
Defense
White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday
White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday Strategy will build on past efforts, including the Bush administration’s attempt to establish universal credentials for accessing federal buildings and computers.
Oversight
Top financial officials have a full plate
CFOs are on the hook for $100 billion in erroneous payments in 2009 and a host of other problems.
Oversight
Senate clears executive nominees
Chamber confirms 64 executive nominees by unanimous consent after reaching a deal over National Labor Relations Board appointees.
Defense
Senator faces off with president on immigration
Arizona Republican Jon Kyl says Obama will only secure the Southwest border if it's part of a comprehensive immigration bill.
Oversight
Budget director to step down
Peter Orszag plans to leave the Obama administration this summer, becoming the first Cabinet member to depart.
Oversight
When Politics Is National
A recent poll of likely voters in battleground districts shows disturbing results for Democrats.
Defense
Defense policy bill could affect insourcing efforts
Provisions would prohibit quotas and require agencies to give “special consideration” to bringing several categories of contract work back in house.
Defense
Tough choices confront defense budget cutters
The Pentagon is looking for $100 billion in savings over five years, but it might not be as easy to find fat as it appears, analysts say.
Defense