Oversight
Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget slashes 120 programs
Terminating or reducing funding for those programs would save more than $20 billion, White House officials say.
Defense
Defense review urges 'more and better' capabilities
Quadrennial assessment stresses need for more long-range strike aircraft and new technology, addresses military's relationship with the U.S. industrial base.
Oversight
Obama plans cuts in 120 programs
Move comes after the president in his State of the Union address proposed freezing nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OPM kills plan to stop using SSNs as government employee identifiers
Agency and insurers said the proposal would have required them to create alternative federal IDs for a large number of internal and external databases.
Oversight
GSA moves closer to a permanent leader
Senate majority leader files motion to break hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination.
Oversight
Obama budget to seek $7 billion for nuclear stockpile
The request marks a $600 million increase over fiscal 2010 funding.
Oversight
Feds face steep challenges meeting new pollution targets
Agencies must submit detailed plans by June, describing how they will comply with greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Oversight
Senate leader attempts to break stalemate on GSA nominee
Reid files cloture on Martha Johnson and another Obama pick whose nomination was in limbo due to a hold.
Oversight
Contractors assist in Haiti earthquake relief
Federal agencies have spent more than $7.5 million on contracts for medical supplies, shipping vessels and rescue equipment.
Oversight
Budget likely will target agencies’ top performance goals
Objectives identified by agencies played role in cuts, increases to federal programs.
Oversight
Unions are anxious for details of spending freeze
Employee organizations applaud overall message in State of the Union address, but raise some concerns about proposals to keep budgets in check.
Oversight
Senate approves debt ceiling increase
Pay/go amendment requires any mandatory spending increases or tax cuts to be offset.
Oversight
Democrats get mixed budget office views on TARP
CBO chief tells senators using TARP money to offset jobs bill would add to the deficit, but jobs package could stimulate the economy and in turn reduce the deficit.
Oversight
Continuing resolutions could be on the horizon for agencies
Congress is unlikely to pass agency appropriations bills in a contentious election year, expert predicts.
Oversight
Obama calls for loan forgiveness for public service, transparency
But federal management issues play a small role in president’s first State of the Union address.
Oversight
Vilsack names more key deputies
USDA secretary's new appointees do not require Senate confirmation.
Defense
Director: NCTC has analyst shortage
Budget cuts targeting personnel at the counterterrorism center have been canceled in wake of attempted bombing on Christmas Day.
Oversight
Obama is forced to adjust State of the Union goals
President is expected to focus on jobs and a new-found emphasis on fighting deficit spending in speech.
Oversight
Reaction to Obama freeze proposal comes with caveats
Lawmakers express mixed feelings about effectiveness of president's plan to to freeze nonsecurity discretionary spending.
Oversight