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
From Nextgov.com: Army and Air Force continue to ban flash media
After U.S. Strategic Command approves limited use of USB devices , the services work on policies and procedures for the use of the media on computers and networks.
Oversight
Lawmaker pitches Consumer Financial Protection Agency counteroffer
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., calls for a new division housed within FDIC to strengthen financial regulation.
Oversight
Congressional inaction forces Transportation to furlough 2,000
Department sends home inspectors after lawmaker blocks short-term Highway Trust Fund extension.
Oversight
Trust issues raised at first meeting of labor-management council
As group seeks to set standards for future efforts, union leaders accuse agency labor relations officials of past “obstruction.”
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Department opens up to social media
New policy grants all personnel access to social networks but continues to block sites related to pornography, gambling and hate crimes.
Defense