Oversight
Obama seeks restoration of pay/go provision
President says the strategy contributed to Clinton era surpluses.
Defense
Senator voices concern over proposed weapons program cuts
Key appropriator says lack of funding could hurt ability to deter enemies.
Oversight
GSA nominee clears panel, awaits full Senate vote
Leaders of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee lavish praise on Martha Johnson.
Oversight
House passes bill to change selection process for five IGs
Financial regulatory agency watchdogs would be subject to presidential appointment and Senate confirmation.
Defense
House panel extends E-Verify, spends less on earmarks
Appropriators provide Homeland Security about $42.6 billion in discretionary spending for next fiscal year, about 1 percent less than the administration's request.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Plan is unclear on coordination of new counternarcotics technologies
Southwest border strategy offers few details about overlap with existing homeland security programs.
Oversight
Administration plans to pick up the pace on stimulus spending
As White House maps out strategies for the next three months, questions emerge about spending during the first 100 days.
Defense
Spending allocations show boosts for Defense, Transportation
House proposal includes $1.086 trillion in discretionary spending, about $74 billion more than the $1.012 trillion sought for fiscal 2009.
Defense
Lawmaker wants cap on littoral ship costs enforced
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., has long been frustrated with cost increases in the Navy program.
Oversight
Obama pleases unions with labor relations appointments
Federal Labor Relations Authority had key vacancies for almost a year.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Latest delay to E-Verify contractor rule prompts doubts about program's future
Obama administration has postponed implementation four times already.
Oversight
GOP stalls confirmation of Census nominee
Agency officials and outside groups have been frustrated by issues surrounding Groves' nomination.
Oversight
Federal agencies seek to model green behavior
Obama administration may raise environmental standards for federal facilities.
Oversight
GSA nominee vows to repair relationship with inspector general
Former administrator says striking balance between management and oversight remains a challenge.
Defense
Lawmakers seek to cut funding for satellite office
National Applications Office was designed to coordinate military and intelligence satellites for domestic operations.
Oversight
Key USDA food safety post still vacant due to vetting
Candidates all have been involved in lobbying, Vilsack says.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA 'relinquished oversight' of IT projects under agreement
According to an internal report, the agency did not know basic details of millions of dollars of a IT work contracted out to SPAWAR, including higher-than-average management fees.
Defense
Democrats delay conference on supplemental
Liberal Democrats say they would oppose the bill if it includes a provision allowing Defense to withhold prisoner photographs.
Oversight