Oversight
Treasury chief signals administration will renew TARP program
Officials fear a lack of liquidity could stall economic recovery.
Defense
Committee agrees to open door to possible F-22 exports
Legislative language would allow the Pentagon to start developing a version of the fighter jet that could be sold to allies.
Oversight
Con artists exploit the Recovery Act
At least 270,000 Americans have been victimized by scams promising free government grants, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Defense
Researchers pursue new anthrax vaccine
There is currently only one anthrax vaccine licensed for use in the United States, but it does not provide permanent immunity from infection by the bacteria.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Government works toward a more proactive cybersecurity approach
Detection of intruders is an incremental step in prevention of cyberattacks , Homeland Security official says.
Oversight
Energy improves Recovery Act reporting, IG says
Although work remains, department is developing financial controls for stimulus spending and mitigating fiscal risk.
Defense
Defense opposes cuts in funding for civilian Air Force personnel
Pentagon officials also object to authorization bill language that could result in the repeal of a controversial pay-for-performance system.
Oversight
Ten administration officials granted exceptions to ethics rule
Waivers address revolving door concerns related to the appointees’ former employers.
Oversight
Homeland Security breaks ground at new headquarters
The facility in Southeast Washington will unify the department and help bring jobs to the surrounding struggling neighborhoods, officials say.
Defense
Senate panel backs F-22, F-35 engine cuts
But addition of funding for 10 C-17s marks a significant break with Pentagon officials.
Oversight
Nominees for key Homeland Security posts remain unconfirmed
Management and science and technology undersecretary positions, and the top spot at the Transportation Security Administration remain in limbo.
Oversight
Telework experiments can breed acceptance, observers say
An overwhelming majority of employees and managers who participated in Virginia’s telework day reported no problems with the practice.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Report gives Obama administration mixed review on secrecy practices
White House receives high and low marks for transparency memo, seeking input on classification policy and for its overhaul of stimulus tracking Web site, open government group says.
Oversight
Kabul embassy whistleblower’s resignation raises questions
Terry Pearson says he was forced to leave his job for alleging sexual and other misconduct by security guards at Camp Sullivan in Afghanistan.
Oversight
Hoyer: Stopgap spending measure will be necessary
Continuing resolution will be needed to keep agencies running from the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year until the appropriations bills are complete, House majority leader says.
Defense
Disputed E-Verify rules go into effect
Most federal contractors and subcontractors must now use the system to prove employees are legally eligible to work.
Oversight
Bleeding Independents
Obama’s agenda has fanned fears that government is expanding too far, too fast.
Oversight
Embassy fires security guards over appearance in vulgar photos
Ten ArmorGroup North America guards are on their way out of Afghanistan; company’s senior management in Kabul is being replaced.
Oversight
Government outlines plan for contractor performance database
Contracting officials would be required to check the new Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System before signing high-value deals.
Oversight