Defense
Oversight panel leader slams new KBR contract
Lawmaker wants to know why the Pentagon continues to do business with the company despite faulty electrical work that may have contributed the deaths of 18 service members.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army will tap its ‘digital natives’ for apps
Contest under way to award $30,000 in prize money for software programs that will fundamentally change the way the Army operates.
Defense
Contractors could make or break Afghanistan surge
Agencies are aiming to steer clear of the waste, fraud and corruption that plagued Iraq procurements.
Oversight
Grassley might oppose Treasury nominee
Republican lawmaker has concerns over the use of certain tax breaks by Obama's pick for undersecretary of domestic finance.
Oversight
House minority leader seeks open debt panel meetings
The final recommendations are scheduled to be presented to Congress by Dec. 1.
Oversight
Army awards KBR more work in Iraq
Days after losing a $20 million award fee because of poor performance, the Army awards the firm a task order to provide support services.
Defense
Navy chief optimistic F-35 will enter fleet on schedule
The service will benefit from being third in line to receive the fighter jets, top officer says.
Defense
Coast Guard takes control from Deepwater's integrators
Homeland Security is no longer relying on a contractor team to coordinate development of the fourth national security cutter.
Defense
Stalled border security nomination worries former commissioners
The 57,000-employee Customs and Border Protection bureau has been without top leaders for one year.
Oversight
Postal Service outlines plan to stay afloat
Increased flexibility and eliminating Saturday delivery are critical to long-term financial viability, officials say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FCC to propose new video archive in national broadband plan
Video.gov would expand upon Data.gov by archiving agencies’ video , information from other branches of government, and allowing public and broadcast media to contribute footage.
Defense
Air Force secretary says F-35 cost to breach legal limit
Price tag could trigger a congressional review and force the Pentagon to prove the program is critical to national security, says Michael Donley.
Defense
Agriculture chief says black farmer discrimination settlement needs $1.15B
Obama administration wants Congress to provide the money by March 31, says Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Oversight
Administration takes first crack at controversial women’s procurement program
SBA’s proposed rule increases number of industries in which women-owned firms are considered underrepresented.
Oversight
Procurement policy office surveys agencies on tax-delinquent contractors
Federal officials’ responses are due by March 17.
Oversight
What Can Save the Democrats?
It's hard to see how passing health care will change the current political trajectory.
Oversight
GAO: Federal financial picture is grim
Agencies reported $98 billion in improper payments in 2009; outlays far outpace revenues over long term.
Oversight
Coming soon: New guidelines on which federal jobs can be outsourced
Administration this month plans to unveil a proposal drawing a clearer line between contract and inherently governmental work.
Oversight
Hoyer: Comity needed to avoid widespread fiscal ruin
Majority leader says "bipartisan trust, presidential leadership and a public spirit" are needed to stabilize the country's financial situation.
Oversight