Oversight
Citizens United prepared for another fundraising case
Group is reviewing a bill aimed at increasing disclosure in political advertising, looking for potential infringements on First Amendment rights.
Oversight
OPM notes strides in training managers as legislation gathers steam
Unions and government groups back bill to expand instruction on mentoring, productivity and other issues.
Oversight
VA is exceeding veteran contracting goals, says watchdog
But the department is making limited progress in ensuring proper screening of veteran-owned small businesses.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Financial regulatory agencies seek to upgrade IT systems
CFTC and SEC request enough money to meet potential responsibilities under new reform bill.
Oversight
Democrats unveil bill blocking election advertising by contractors
Legislation also would prohibit spending on campaign expenditures by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients.
Defense
GAO uncovers use of counterfeit parts in military equipment
Watchdog says the Pentagon is unable to determine extent of the problem in its supply chain.
Oversight
House speaker urges vigilance on spending oversight
Letter reiterates request for panel leaders to make lists of redundant and unnecessary programs.
Defense
House overhauls acquisition of Defense services, technology
Bill requires the Pentagon to tie acquisition employees’ salary increases and other incentives to performance.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA chief outlines IT spending to House appropriators
Integrating databases, improving public websites and developing an online application agencies can use to track greenhouse gas emissions are part of a double-digit increase in the agency’s fiscal 2011 budget request.
Oversight
House approves improper payment legislation
Bill would require federal government to recover almost $100 billion paid out in error.
Oversight
Foreign contractors could face prosecution in U.S. courts
Senate committee approves bill that would subject overseas firms to civil and criminal proceedings in the United States.
Defense
Oversight panel leaders push on Fort Hood inquiry
Senators say they are seeking the Obama administration's cooperation, but feel they have no alternative to a subpoena for an investigation into the November shootings.
Defense
Administration weighs response to Arizona immigration law
Homeland Security secretary says law could hurt enforcement efforts by undermining trust in immigrant communities.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Many Americans surfing for hard facts about government
Pew researchers were impressed that 40 percent of the public has used the Internet to find raw government data , spending statistics, policy statements and campaign contributions.
Oversight
Former special counsel pleads guilty
Scott Bloch will be sentenced on July 20 for withholding information from congressional investigators.
Oversight
Republicans agree to keep an open mind on deficit reduction
Democrats on the commission say no ideas should be forbidden from consideration.
Defense
Army surgeon general notes concern about drugs prescribed to wounded soldiers
Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker defends overall quality of care at warrior transition units after reports of addiction in New York Times .
Oversight
White House chef confesses: Obama garden not so green
Sam Kass says organic certification is unnecessary because the main purpose of the garden is to educate people on healthy eating.
Oversight
Deficit reduction commission has first meeting
Republicans are worried Democrats are using the panel as a front to raise taxes.
Oversight