Defense
Gates says next-generation bomber might fly without pilot
Top Pentagon officials are emphasizing that the future of aviation rests largely in unmanned aerial vehicle-technology that has been used increasingly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Pentagon purchasing bill sails through the House
Plan aims to control cost increases and delays within weapon programs.
Defense
Supplemental to allow new troop deployment to border
DHS chief says the funding could be used to send extra troops to curb border violence.
Oversight
Program Cuts, Agency-by-Agency
A list of federal programs that will lose some or all of their funding in fiscal 2010 if President Obama gets his way.
Oversight
Biden offers rosy outlook in first quarterly stimulus report
Agencies have obligated $88 billion so far, but have paid out less than one third of that.
Oversight
Acting Special Counsel says employee morale, productivity is high
Following years of scandals, the OSC is rebuilding and anxiously awaiting new leadership.
Defense
House panel to consider stand-alone TSA authorization bill
Legislation would be the first of its kind for any Homeland Security agency so far this Congress.
Defense
Lawmaker raises concerns over timing of budget cuts
Rep. John McHugh, R-N.Y., says Pentagon's fiscal 2010 budget request is dictating the outcome of the Quadrennial Defense Review now under way.
Oversight
Senator wants supplemental without aircraft add-ons
Inouye says such funding should be included in the regular appropriations process.
Defense
DHS chief pressed on immigration and border security
Napolitano says she supports requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify to check the immigration status of workers.
Oversight
OMB tells states how to recoup costs of administering stimulus
Memo encourages use of State-wide Cost Allocation Plan flexibilities.
Oversight
Officials recognize telework demands more than lip service to thrive
Governmentwide policy requires specific performance measures and competence with technology to succeed, observers say.
Defense
Army chief to shift new vehicle program into high gear
The vehicles would replace the vehicle portion of the Future Combat Systems program.
Oversight
OMB nominee vows to use 'inclusive' approach to regulations
Cass Sunstein, Obama's choice to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, said law -- not dispassionate numbers-crunching -- will guide decisionmaking.
Oversight
Report recommends crackdown on excessive printing
Survey finds federal employees waste $440 million annually printing documents they throw out the same day.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Deloitte says acquisition will expand an already fast-growing practice
BearingPoint purchase will add business in cybersecurity and systems designed to increase the transparency of financial markets, officials say.
Oversight
IG: Energy needs to improve contractor oversight
Watchdog cites potential conflict of interest in radioactive waste disposal at Hanford Site.
Defense
Hold on FEMA nominee lifted
Fugate has broad bipartisan support and is expected to be confirmed quickly.
Oversight