Oversight
SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission issue oversight recommendations
The report calls on Congress clarify each agency's authority over products exempted by the other.
Oversight
GAO: Debt could break record in 10 years
Report cites health care costs and demographic trends as main contributors.
Defense
Afghanistan is Obama's war now
Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS proposes standards for how the private sector should prepare for disasters
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
Oversight
Senate passes Energy and Water spending bill
Action comes after Sen. Tom Coburn held up the legislation over exclusion of language requiring public disclosure of certain mandatory reports from agencies to Congress.
Defense
Democrats thwart GOP bid to stop Gitmo transfers
Final Homeland Security spending bill allows detainees to be brought to the United States for trial.
Oversight
Staff shortages linked to Defense audit agency problems
DCAA could boost its workforce by as many as 700 employees, but lawmakers remain concerned.
Oversight
Contractors report generating tens of thousands of jobs under stimulus
Winners of federal contracts created or saved one job for every $70,000 received.
Defense
Defense secretary weighs whether to urge veto of authorization bill
Pentagon staff is evaluating if funds allocated for an alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which the administration opposes, is grounds for veto.
Oversight
Senator looks to clear spending deck before healthcare debate starts
Appropriations chairman wants to work on the bills one at a time, as opposed to packaging them in an omnibus.
Oversight
Navy sets ambitious energy goals
Service officials will consider fuel costs of future acquisitions, as well as contractors’ carbon footprint.
Oversight
Series of acquisition regulation changes announced
Rules aim to rein in excessive costs and increase oversight of contract award fees.
Defense
CBO forecasts rising Defense costs
Real growth in pay and benefits for the Defense Department's military and civilian personnel will contribute to increased spending.
Oversight
Barofsky cites Treasury 'failure' on bonuses
Watchdog says communication between Treasury and the Federal Reserve was "virtually nonexistent."
Oversight
Bid to cut off debate on Commerce-Justice spending bill fails
Democrats accuse Republicans of using legislative stalling tactics.
Defense
Recession helps military recruiters reach 36-year high
The four services and their National Guard and reserve components signed up 296,505 young men and women in fiscal 2009.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems , handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
Defense
TSA works to reduce attrition among top staff
GAO: Fewer senior executives are quitting, but agency needs to identify reasons for departure.
Oversight
Recovery Act contracting data set for release
On Thursday, the public will be able to view information on agency-issued contracts; state data will come in two weeks.
Oversight