Oversight
Pace of stimulus contracting picks up
Private sector Web site finds that federal, state and local governments so far have paid $21 billion to contractors.
Defense
IG: Secure Border Initiative lacks effective oversight
Contractors are performing work that should be done by government employees, auditors find.
Defense
Levin, McCain expect some flak in Senate's F-22 dogfight
Committee leaders face uphill battle in stripping authorization bill of funding for fighter jets the Obama administration does not want.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Maryland firm wins contract to revamp Recovery.gov
The General Services Administration awarded Smartronix of Hollywood, Md., an $18 million deal to help government better track stimulus funds.
Defense
Democrats set fast schedule for Defense bill
Senate leaders want to clear floor for health care legislation and vote on Supreme Court nominee.
Oversight
Lawmakers, watchdog question effects of stimulus
Government Accountability Office says funds have helped states stave off short-term fiscal woes, but critics doubt job creation claims.
Defense
Military construction-VA spending bill sails through Senate panel
Measure includes $76.7 billion in discretionary spending, an amount that is $439.1 million above President Obama's request.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Nurse files privacy suit against IT sections in stimulus spending law
Beatrice Heghmann alleges billions of dollars earmarked for creating electronic health records put personal data 'a mouse-click away from . . . an intruder.'
Defense
Pay and benefits legislation awaits lawmakers
Congress could vote on several measures before August recess that would affect federal pay raise, retirement and leave.
Oversight
Groups warn against reinventing the wheel on management reform
Administration should build on existing frameworks for evaluating the performance of programs, report says.
Defense
GAO: Costs of Coast Guard modernization to soar by $2 billion
Projected costs have jumped from $24.2 billion to $26.3 billion, and could increase further, analyst tells lawmakers.
Defense
Senate approves Legislative Branch bill, moves to Homeland Security
The $3.1 billion spending measure is the first fiscal 2010 appropriations bill the chamber has approved this year.
Oversight
Rolling the Dice
House vote on the climate bill hints at potential trouble in the Senate -- and for some Democrats in 2010.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Startup looks to provide Defense with quick-launch satellites
U.S. Space plans to attract Pentagon business by charging a lower rate and operating in the military's frequency bands and orbits.
Defense
Air Force leaders describe plan to improve ISR capabilities
Service has been under pressure to boost intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support on the battlefield.
Defense
FEMA takes open approach to social media
Agency is training employees to use technology wisely to disseminate information.
Defense
Coast Guard management practices get a makeover
Commandant Adm. Thad Allen and his team are overhauling the service from the inside out.
Defense
Watchdog agency to preview findings on Federal Protective Service
Senate hearing this week will highlight an upcoming report on management challenges at the agency, congressional spokeswoman says.
Oversight
Report proposes conservation overhaul
Former officials recommend Interior Department fund be turned into an independent trust paid for by royalties from energy development on public lands.
Oversight