Oversight
Budget chief catches flak on deficit commission
OMB director says plan is the way to prevent fiscal disaster.
Defense
National intelligence chief bemoans politicizing of security
Debate over the government's handling of the Christmas bombing plot has not been helpful to law enforcement efforts, says Dennis Blair.
Defense
Gates rejects multiyear deal on Navy aircraft
Defense secretary tells Congress it would not save enough money to make it worthwhile.
Defense
Strategic reviews emphasize risk management
Pentagon and DHS reports highlight the need for better interagency cooperation.
Oversight
Contractors welcome military surge in Afghanistan
Some have been expected to work in areas not yet cleared by U.S. soldiers.
Oversight
Analysis: Internationally oriented executives needed
Many domestic federal agencies aren’t prepared for global responsibilities.
Oversight
Spending plan attracts bipartisan criticism
Lawmakers say the Obama administration should not count on a presidential commission to bring down the deficit to 3 percent of GDP.
Defense
Obama budget revives dispute over new spy satellites
Proposal supports buying large electro-optical satellites and more commercial data, but ignores a plan to purchase a small cluster of relatively cheap satellites.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Budget freeze could lead agencies to focus on IT projects that reduce costs, report says
Agencies should strategically invest in solutions such as standardization and cloud computing that lead to less spending.
Oversight
HHS budget supports flu-fighting efforts
Department also dedicates fiscal 2011 funding to bioterror countermeasures.
Oversight
Budget calls for larger acquisition workforce
Proposal would spend $158 million to increase the size of the procurement workforce by 5 percent.
Defense
Panel will study impact of gay ban repeal on military
Group will study a range of issues, including any changes to benefits, base housing and personnel policies that would be made necessary by repealing the law.
Defense
Defense budget tackles major management issues
Department would cut unnecessary programs, kill NSPS and grow the acquisition workforce.
Oversight
Program Cuts, Agency-by-Agency
A list of federal programs and initiatives that would lose some or all of their funding in fiscal 2011 and beyond under Obama's budget plan.
Oversight
Some nonsecurity agencies see slight budget boosts
The Education, Energy and Transportation departments are among those slated for small increases in fiscal 2011, despite the discretionary spending freeze.
Defense
Gates sacks F-35 manager, withholds Lockheed payments
Defense chief has expressed frustration over projected cost increases and schedule delays.
Defense
Defense chief continues push to 'rebalance' U.S. military forces
Department's QDR proposes little change in the existing units and capabilities of the four armed services.
Oversight
Presidential Sins
Because of a trio of mistakes by Obama, Democrats' hold on Congress is increasingly precarious.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Obama budget proposal counts on IT to save millions
Enterprise software licenses, turning off computers at night and eliminating paper check stubs among ways to try to make a dent in a record $1.6 trillion deficit.
Oversight