Defense
Obama: Border bill is on table for 2010
President says voting on an immigration bill next year may be possible, but predicts a bruising battle.
Defense
Judiciary Committee chairman faults administration on refugees
The Homeland Security Department has been unable to provide permanent residence status to more than 7,000 eligible refugees and asylum seekers, says Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
Defense
Air Force creates new command for nuclear mission
Global Strike Command will have 23,000 airmen focused on strategic, operational and technical nuclear issues.
Oversight
Several major nominees in limbo
Army secretary, GSA head and OMB regulatory official remain unconfirmed.
Oversight
McCaskill seeks budget chairman's support on pay/go
Senate bill does not contain exemptions for tax and Medicare-related measures included in House-approved version.
Oversight
Senate panel to review federal contracting databases
McCaskill says database improvements would increase oversight of small business grant program.
Oversight
Lawmakers gain prominence with federal employee issues
Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia Democrats are taking on telework, pay reform and a host of other challenges.
Defense
More problems reported with Defense Contract Audit Agency
Draft GAO report finds issues with 37 audits conducted between 2004 and 2006, according to internal memos.
Oversight
Panel approves nominee for PTO chief
If confirmed, David Kappos must deal with the agency's growing backlog of patent applications and economic woes.
Defense
Air Force urged to consider Navy F-18s
Officials want the Air Force to weigh all possibilities for dealing with the Air National Guard’s aging fleet of fighter jets.
Oversight
OMB to complete acquisition workforce plan by October
Management chief says filling out procurement policy team is crucial to success of reforms.
Oversight
Postal Service reports loss, while Senate delays action on bill
Agency suffers a total net loss of $4.7 billion so far for fiscal 2009.
Defense
Parties nearing deal to move agency nominations
OMB deputy director, GSA chief nominees could be confirmed soon.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB asks agencies to focus on science and technology in 2011 budgets
New guidance seen as a way to support the White House policy to increase funding in research and reverse the Bush administration's cuts in spending on science.
Oversight
Energy weighs freeing feds from competitive sourcing agreements
Internal memo offers staffers the option of canceling letters of obligation, with proper justification.
Oversight
Senate approves Agriculture measure, appoints conferees
Amendments adds $350 million to spending bill to increase dairy support prices.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: HHS names Parks as chief technology officer
The co-founder of a physician management software firm says he plans to use data, technology and innovation to improve public health.
Oversight
Obama’s merit board nominees have deep background in union law
Lawyers led legal challenge to Pentagon’s pay-for-performance system and set ground rules for union election at GAO.
Oversight
Agencies submit ‘fresh, innovative’ performance goals to OMB
Plans will be released to the public after officials refine them.
Defense