Oversight
Union and prisons director clash on funding
Labor representatives say bureau is not taking full advantage of money that could be spent on boosting staff.
Oversight
Intelligence chief wants to rebuild Hill relations
Dennis Blair also raised issues about the size of his workforce and number of federal contractors needed to support the intelligence community's operations.
Oversight
House considers pay/go bill
Supports say legislation is integral to deficit reduction efforts.
Oversight
Buy America provision triggers rebuke
Spending bill language restricts vehicle purchases to the Big Three automakers; congressional aide says it simply restates GSA policy.
Oversight
Agency officials: Stimulus bids coming in far under estimates
Low bids will allow agencies to fund more projects than expected.
Defense
Senate rejects F-22 funding
The House-passed version of the Defense authorization bill includes a $369 million down payment for 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Defense acquisition workforce plan called insufficient
Procurement law expert tells congressional panel that the Pentagon should hire every available qualified contracting professional.
Oversight
Lawmakers warn Obama not to overuse signing statements
Democrats criticize the president's assertion he had the right to issue one on the wartime supplemental spending bill over language on IMF and World Bank funding.
Defense
Senate committee opts for smaller, cheaper spy satellites
Billions of taxpayer dollars are at stake along with major contracting work for defense and intelligence companies and commercial providers of satellite imagery.
Oversight
Former AmeriCorps IG sues agency, seeks to reverse dismissal
Gerald Walpin alleges his termination was "unlawful and procedurally defective."
Oversight
Recovery.gov redesign contract will be published online
No bid protests had been filed to the Government Accountability Office as of Monday’s deadline.
Oversight
Obama performance agenda takes shape
Administration is working with agencies to focus on the most pressing management goals, says senior OMB official.
Defense
Chairman of Senate Armed Services panel eyes Tuesday vote on F-22
Vote expected to be close, despite Obama's veto promise.
Oversight
Agencies agree on conservation rules
Federal program, which will hold a sign-up in August, will pay farmers for maintaining and increasing conservation activities.
Oversight
Unions urge Obama to mend, not end, current federal pay system
Leaders call on administration to address problems with General Schedule before creating a new framework.
Defense
Pentagon lays out detailed regulations for security contractors
Defense cites likely increase in private security firms in Afghanistan as impetus for new rule.
Defense
Senate agreement clears way for vote on future of F-22
Pentagon wants to cap the fleet of aircraft at the 187 already on order.
Oversight
Postal unions seek White House help on pay, benefits
Letter alleges USPS may not be able to make payroll in October.
Oversight