Oversight
Grand jury issues subpoena to former Interior chief
Probe focuses on whether Gale Norton broke a law that bars government officials from negotiating future jobs with a company that stands to benefit from official actions.
Defense
Forward Observer: Through Iran's Eyes
Mutually assured destruction might not be enough to keep Iran and Israel at bay if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.
Defense
Generals want faster, focused procurement
Army official's strategy can be summed up with the mantra: "Buy fewer, more often."
Oversight
Report says government should focus on quality of contracting competition
Agencies must streamline acquisitions process and improve cost management to attract best contractors, according to think tank.
Oversight
Interagency debate over FAS role heats up
Senator questions why Agriculture agency, rather than USAID, is managing agricultural development efforts in Afghanistan.
Oversight
Both workplace benefits and demands exceed the norm at NRC
Two new IG reports highlight the promise and peril of working for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Oversight
Senate sends Agriculture spending bill to Obama
Chamber will pick up with Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations on Tuesday.
Oversight
New USDA research agency already wants more money
Observers worry that without adequate funding, the institute will get bogged down in battles over grants and congressional earmarks.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA looks to Web 2.0 technologies to improve management
Electronic health records initiative and social networking sites are among the projects under way.
Defense
Defense policy bill has major implications for contractors
Legislation extends ban on public-private job competitions and limits award fees for negligent contractors.
Defense
House approves agreement on Pentagon pay-for-performance, sick leave benefit
Senate now will consider conference report on fiscal 2010 Defense authorization.
Oversight
McCain rebuffed on PBS construction funds
Amendment would have cut $20 million in funding for the Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction program.
Oversight
Panel debates future of Fannie, Freddie
Disagreement swirls over whether the home financing giants' role of stabilizing and stimulating the mortgage market can be privatized.
Oversight
Deficit triples in fiscal 2009, reaches 10 percent of GDP
Congressional Budget Office says figure is the highest shortfall, relative to the size of the economy, since 1945.
Oversight
Cost of 2010 census remains elusive, officials tell panel
Most recent cost estimate is $14.7 billion.
Defense
Congress moves to repeal Pentagon pay-for-performance system
Conference agreement also gives Defense secretary ability to propose new personnel flexibilities.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Intelligence e-mail shut down prompts concerns about other collaboration tools
Intelligence office assures users that it will replace the system with a more secure one, and other social networking tools will continue to operate.
Defense
Authorizers agree to end F-22 program
The $680 billion Defense authorization bill is expected to pass both chambers and move to President Obama's desk in the next several days.
Oversight