Oversight
Emergency appropriation for black farmers is unlikely
House leadership, administration would prefer to provide money for Pigford case settlement through regular appropriations.
Oversight
Three insurers move up age for young adult eligibility
Companies answer HHS secretary's call to adopt higher age limit before the late September deadline established in the health care reform law.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Federal cybersecurity monitoring goes real-time and digital
New rules call for agencies to continuously collect data about security status and stream it to OMB monthly, rather than report quarterly by paper.
Oversight
SBA contracting functions could be moving to Denver
Agency leaders recommend that internal purchases be switched to the Colorado finance center to improve efficiency.
Defense
Acquisition reform bill clears House panel
Legislation would require the Pentagon to establish better accountability systems.
Oversight
Defense is leading the way on clean energy, study says
As government’s largest power consumer, the military services have the most at stake in developing low-cost, low-carbon fuel sources.
Oversight
Senate holds take toll on Obama’s record with nominees
The president has been slower than his predecessors in filling top spots.
Pay & Benefits
Pay raises aren’t enough to lure would-be senior executives
Survey finds potential candidates might be scared away by concerns that extra responsibilities would damage their work-life balance.
Defense
Senator releases budget resolution in advance of markup
Plan $4 billion cut to State Department budget and other international programs.
Defense
EADS to fly solo in bid for Air Force tanker deal
The Franco-German firm will compete against Boeing Co. for the $40 billion deal without help from a U.S. partner.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Justices question public employees’ expectations of privacy
The Supreme Court hears arguments concerning government workers’ Fourth Amendment rights .
Oversight
Senator rips collective bargaining agreements on federal construction projects
Republican Susan Collins argues the administration’s policy favors unions and will increase contract costs.
Defense
Senators blast border security efforts
Lawmakers suggest administration terminate a troubled, multibillion-dollar virtual fencing contract in favor of more physical fencing.
Oversight
Appropriator expects $4 billon fiscal 2011 discretionary cut
The cut would come on top of a White House proposal to freeze nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.
Oversight
GSA announces new chief of staff
Michael Robertson will focus on sustainability, open government, economic recovery and contracting.
Defense
Experts suggest eight ways to fix the VA claims backlog
Recommendations include computerizing records, improving coordination with the Defense Department and better prioritizing cases.
Oversight
Harvard professor nominated to head CMS
Donald Berwick's name had been circulating for months.
Oversight
Divided Government
If the GOP recaptures the House during the midterm election, it could help President Obama's reelection chances.
Oversight
Senators subpoena agencies for Fort Hood shooting data
Summons sent to Defense and Justice after months of wrangling over access to investigation information.
Oversight