Oversight
EPA: Video takedown order was about ethics, not content
Employees are not allowed to use their position and work at EPA to lend credibility to their personal opinions, officials say.
Oversight
Panel to look into bipartisan debt-reduction commissions
The normal budget process "cannot deal with a debt burden of this proportion," key senator says.
Oversight
Foregone Conclusion
Last week's elections confirmed what most people already knew: the Democrats have problems.
Oversight
HHS use of funds for health reform campaign falls into question
Form letter could be considered propaganda designed to influence legislation, analysts find.
Oversight
GSA aims to improve procurement process through social media
A new initiative invites suggestions to improve federal acquisitions online.
Defense
Senate is moving on Military Construction-VA measure
The total funding in the measure is $7.1 billion over the $126.8 billion provided in fiscal 2009.
Oversight
Federal employees have fewer health insurance choices this year
As Open Season begins, choices are more limited than before as several plans leave the federal program or reduce their coverage.
Oversight
Senate passes bill to provide funding for Federal Executive Boards
Legislation would codify permanent funding and require agencies to detail senior staff to run the boards.
Oversight
Officials envision broader nutrition program
Agency heads say they will work together to develop a comprehensive approach toward improving school meals and reducing child obesity.
Defense
Senate leader aims for MilCon-VA passage Tuesday
For the first time, the bill includes pre-approved appropriations for the VA's medical programs.
Defense
Former Defense acquisition chief warns against ‘global war on contractors’
A quota system for hiring or insourcing is not a good way to bolster the acquisition workforce, Jacques Gansler says.
Oversight
TSA report: Lawmaker erupted in flap over airport screening
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, used profanity when passenger screeners insisted he go through body-imaging scanner.
Defense
Senate approves Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill, appoints conferees
The $64.9 billion legislation includes $27.38 billion for the Justice Department.
Oversight
House votes on chemical bill set for Friday
The bill would reauthorize and expand the Homeland Security Department's ability to regulate security at chemical facilities.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense: Open source software is more secure, yes more, than commercial code
Publicly available code has fewer security holes because more programmers work on the free programs than the number writing proprietary programs for commercial firms.
Oversight
Managers discourage agencies from solo IT shopping
Contracting officers can save time and money by taking advantage of governmentwide arrangements, procurement conference panelists say.
Oversight
Postal Service eyes options beyond layoffs and buyouts
Agency is looking at adding retail and other services to boost revenue.
Defense
Gates-Holder letter might provide political cover for senators
The Cabinet secretaries oppose an appropriations bill amendment that would block funds for trying suspected terrorists in federal courts.
Oversight
Acting GSA chief says agency is gaining clout
Recovery Act implementation and green government efforts have put GSA at the forefront of the White House’s agenda.
Oversight