Oversight
Obama goes after tax-delinquent contractors
Memo asks the IRS and OMB to find ways to keep “deadbeat” companies off the government payroll.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.
Defense
Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
Half of respondents report increased revenue during the past year, but low profits.
Oversight
Senator: Obama favors panel on deficit
President is likely to create a commission by executive order if legislation fails, Ohio Republican says.
Oversight
Professor launches fight to save consumer protection agency
The agency won't reach its full potential if it's placed under another department such as Treasury, advocate says.
Oversight
Obama to unveil fiscal 2011 budget on Feb. 1
Budget request will follow priorities outlined in the president's State of the Union address on Jan. 27.
Defense
Forward Observer: F-35 Challenges Gates
Briefing shows it will cost almost twice as much to fly the fighter jets for one hour as it does the existing F/A-18A through D models and AV-8.
Oversight
Colossal Miscalculation
Obama and Hill Democrats should have focused much more on the economy and jobs.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches online system to coordinate Haiti relief efforts
Web portal with multiple social networking tools was slated to test a simulated Haiti relief effort two days before the earthquake hit.
Defense
Defense takes aim at contractor business systems
Proposed rule would allow contracting officers to withhold fees if systems for accounting, purchasing or estimating are deemed deficient.
Oversight
Feds are left out of excise tax compromise
A proposed five-year delay of the Cadillac tax does not apply to most federal employees’ health care plans.
Defense
States get expanded role in Guard policy
A bipartisan Council of Governors will advise the administration on National Guard and other homeland defense issues.
Oversight
House majority leader touts deficit reduction commission, pay/go
Comments come as Senate is looking at debt ceiling increase.
Oversight
White House solicits advice from industry on modernizing government
Top leaders discuss ways to upgrade technology in government to improve management.
Defense
Marines cite mounting equipment needs
Congress so far has approved about $16 billion to repair and replace equipment lost in combat.
Oversight
Senate takes on thorny debt limit increase
Bill would raise limit above the $13 trillion ceiling the House approved last year.
Defense
State Department employees are accounted for after quake
President Obama promises massive, multiagency relief effort in Haiti.
Defense
Navy advocates see rough waters ahead
Virginia Republican says defense budgets have not been adequate to meet the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Defense