Defense
Northrop Grumman picks Northern Virginia for new home
State edges out Virginia, District of Columbia in bid to host headquarters of one of the largest federal contractors.
Oversight
White House establishes small business contracting task forces
Groups will focus on governmentwide opportunities; contracts for veteran- and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FAA urges airlines to be clear on personal tech use in cockpit
Crew members are required to refrain from ‘performing nonessential duties’ during takeoffs and landings, but new notice asks carriers to set policies for the use of cell phones, laptops and other devices during flights.
Oversight
Strategy for boosting acquisition workforce is a step forward, report says
Agency officials say OMB's requirements for submitting human capital plans are workable.
Oversight
GOP House members seek appropriations commitments
Republicans would like Democrats to agree to expeditious consideration of supplemental spending bill and individual action on all 12 appropriations measures.
Defense
Defense contracting bill to hit House this week
Democrats already are claiming the measure as a victory for fiscal responsibility.
Defense
IG blasts FEMA for conflict of interests in IT contract in flood insurance program
Office also charges agency with poor oversight and unqualified leadership, which hampered major technology initiative, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Oversight
Lawmakers seek to preempt election advertising by contractors
Democrats are concerned Citizens United ruling could give contractors undue political sway.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies urged to change workplace practices to attract young workers
In a study on the federal technology job market, the CIO Council suggests managers should beef up technology, flexible schedules and employee feedback to compete for computer specialists.
Oversight
Watchdog group releases updated contractor misconduct database
List includes 63 of the top 100 federal contractors.
Defense
Obama urges Hill to move on immigration
Administration hopes to use the backlash against Arizona's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration to fuel the drive to move immigration reform.
Oversight
Report questions health reform law savings
Provisions to curb growth of costs will be "more than offset through 2020" by higher expenditures, CMS analysis finds.
Oversight
SEC porn surfing draws Republican ire
Senior staff should have been focused on the financial sector’s problems, lawmakers say.
Oversight
Former special counsel charged with criminal contempt of Congress
Scott Bloch is expected to plead guilty to misdemeanor charge related to the deletion of files from his work computer in 2006.
Oversight
Senate panel approves budget resolution
Floor time is uncertain because it's unclear how long it will take the Senate to finish financial regulation legislation.
Defense
Lawmaker urges military to plan for bigger shortfall in fighter aircraft
House Democrat says Defense needs a backup plan in the likely event of more delays to the F-35 program.
Oversight
USPS move to five-day delivery isn’t a done deal
Postal Service officials and lawmakers continue to debate how best to contain the agency’s huge labor costs.
Oversight
Senate panel approves TARP reduction
Language would eliminate $44 billion in unobligated bailout funds, freeing up the money for other uses.
Oversight