Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman says Defense budget strikes right balance
The first priority is to take care of service members and their families, says Adm. Michael Mullen.
Oversight
Leaders clear way for bipartisan probe of financial crisis
Commission would have up to 10 members and have subpoena power.
Oversight
Obama's Midterm Exam
First-term midterm elections are distinctly different from “six-year-itch” midterms.
Oversight
OPM approves new long-term care contract
Some enrollees will face premium increases of up to 25 percent.
Oversight
USAID reviews for-profits’ role in foreign assistance grants
New interpretation of rules could limit the pool of talent available to nonprofits that need help on aid projects.
Defense
Lawmakers compete to protect power grid from hackers
Several agencies and congressional committees can claim oversight of cybersecurity.
Defense
Army's largest contractor in Iraq under renewed attack
DCAA director says contractor cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Defense
DHS union, management clash over flu concerns
Labor group seeks broad authority for border, transportation agents to wear face masks.
Defense
Admiral and CBO analyst part waters over Navy budget outlook
Analyst says shipbuilding program will cost $12 billion to $14 billion more than it is likely to receive.
Oversight
House and Senate bills target agency spending
Legislation introduced by Democratic members could revive elements of the Bush administration’s PART initiative.
Oversight
Stimulus watchdog optimistic about reining in waste
Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board Chairman Earl Devaney says he didn’t “go into this thing thinking it’s going to fail.”
Oversight
FAA, air traffic controllers to reopen talks
Former agency head Jane Garvey will lead a team of mediators to negotiate an end to long-running contract dispute.
Oversight
Republican senators put holds on two Interior deputies
GOP lawmakers are concerned about the nominees' stances on endangered species rules and Utah land use policies.
Oversight
Analysis: Making Government Cool Again
Without changes in hiring and pay systems, the president will have trouble making good on his promise.
Defense
DHS-supported fusion centers raise civil liberties concerns
Virginia governor calls for investigation into methods used to create 2009 state threat assessment.
Defense
New Defense procurement chief lays out priorities
Ashton Carter says logistics issues that fly under the radar are on his list.
Defense
Senators urge Homeland Security to tighten border
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says she is open to closing individual ports of entry if needed.
Oversight
Bill gives state and local governments more stimulus flexibility
Legislation would allow funds to be used for oversight and contract management.
Oversight
Senator seeks indefinite competitive sourcing freeze
Bill to “clean up” contracting includes language that would bar competitions until the process is overhauled.
Oversight