Oversight
Obama seeks to build on recent successes
After successfully shepherding health care bill, president looks to push more of his agenda, including financial regulatory reform.
Oversight
Army secretary won't enforce gay ban
John McHugh said he won't discipline gay soldiers who talked with him openly about serving in the military.
Oversight
Administration puts its stamp on 'inherently governmental'
OMB tells agencies to use definition in the 1998 FAIR Act.
Oversight
OMB financial management chief pledges to urge quick results
Danny Werfel says agencies should be smarter about technology investments and metrics.
Oversight
Energy Star program comes under attack
GAO investigators had little trouble getting bogus products certified, raising doubts about the validity of federal efficiency ratings.
Oversight
OMB to release ‘inherently governmental’ definition Wednesday
Guidance will come in the form of a draft Federal Register notice.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker wants follow-up on IG recommendations
Ranking member of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says agencies could save nearly $26 billion by implementing watchdog proposals.
Defense
Senators fight transfer of Air Guard's planes
A dozen C-130 Hercules cargo planes from National Guard units from nine states would move to an active-duty unit in Arkansas.
Defense
Air Force chief open to extending tanker deadline
Gen. Norton Schwartz says a "modest extension" could be granted if the European consortium EADS is serious about submitting a bid.
Oversight
Reflex Responses
Democrats are happy with health reform, republicans are not, and independents are closely divided.
Oversight
Even in face of public opposition, lawmakers defend earmarks
Some members of Congress insist on having their say in exactly who gets federal funding.
Defense
Leadership void at TSA is a morale bust, say unions
Aviation security agency has been without permanent chief for more than a year.
Defense
VA aims for a better G.I. Bill
The Obama administration hopes to launch new and improved claims processing software by April 1.
Oversight
White House accuses GOP of ‘unprecedented’ obstruction of nominees
But observer of presidential transitions says Senate staff’s increased workload could be at fault.
Defense
TSA nominee withdraws from consideration
Harding’s business dealings had come under scrutiny.
Oversight
Black farmers' leader slams Obama
John Boyd Jr. says president, USDA did not show leadership in the settlement of the discrimination lawsuit.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IT problems still hound Census as it readies count
GAO warns needed fixes to major systems might not be finished before it starts counting citizens who didn’t return forms, but bureau officials say they will be ready in time.
Oversight
Utilities take wait-and-see approach to smart grid investment, survey finds
Executives cite uncertainty over federal energy policy and worry about their ability to recover investment costs.
Defense
IG finds gaps in State oversight of embassy guard contracts
Department is again under scrutiny for failing to properly manage private security guards in war zones.
Oversight