Oversight
Hill balks at most Obama budget cuts
Only four of president's proposals to slash nonmilitary spending have been approved.
Oversight
HHS announces plans for research on specific medical conditions
Recovery Act investment stirs concerns about health care rationing among opponents of congressional reform proposals.
Oversight
Small businesses win smaller share of federal contracts in fiscal 2008
While small businesses earned more than ever in federal prime contracts, their piece of the procurement pie shrank slightly from fiscal 2007.
Oversight
Administration says it is committed to posting contracts online
Then-Sen. Obama sponsored legislation in 2008 to populate USASpending.gov with copies of government contracts.
Defense
Battle brewing over command authority
Pentagon and nation's governors are at odds over control of federal military forces and role of National Guard during domestic crises.
Defense
Senators seek funds for 12 more C-17s
President Obama does not want to buy more C-17 planes and says the military has an adequate supply.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG reports detail abuses in hiring, travel, bonuses at VA technology office
Allegations revolve around “inappropriate personal relationship” between former CIO and another agency official.
Oversight
New FDA facility will oversee tobacco regulation
The Center for Tobacco Products will be staffed by several hundred current agency employees and new hires.
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Strong management will be critical to health care reform
Administrative factors largely forgotten in the debate over plans to enhance the health system will be central to success, academies find.
Oversight
OPM creates office to oversee the Senior Executive Service
Central unit will make management of the top ranks of federal officials more efficient, personnel chief says.
Oversight
SBA and Commerce will expand outreach to small and minority-owned firms
Procurement officials will highlight contracting opportunities at 200 events during the next 90 days.
Defense
Cabinet secretaries issue swine flu guidelines
Employers should prepare for short staffing this fall, and encourage employees with flu-like symptoms to stay home, officials say.
Oversight
Timing of Senate food safety bill is uncertain
Legislation would expand FDA's access to firms' records on compliance and issue performance standards on food safety.
Oversight
Stimulus reporting registration off to a smooth start
About 3,000 recipients of Recovery Act money have enrolled at FederalReporting.gov so they will be prepared to submit spending information in October.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Upcoming migration to Windows 7 could be a headache for most agencies
Federal IT shops that still use Windows XP will be required to save data and settings before making the switch , or be forced to buy technical support from Microsoft.
Oversight
HHS says grassroots efforts to fight Medicare fraud have paid off
Department claims that a volunteer program aimed at educating seniors about Medicare and Medicaid so far has saved the government $100 million.
Defense
Defense contractors brace for life without supplemental bills
The administration plans to fund military operations through the regular appropriations process and to change spending priorities.
Oversight
Panelists call for change in human resources workforce and mission
HR offices should look inward and think about their strategic role, personnel specialists say.
Oversight
Talking Points
Campaign committees are increasingly weighing in on policy issues as well as elections.
Defense