Oversight
Just Round One
It's easy to give the outcome of a special election too much weight -- but looking for a pattern is more useful.
Defense
Pentagon to hire thousands of employees, cut contractors
‘Reform’ budget seeks to kill major weapons programs.
Oversight
OMB directs agencies to continue with weekly stimulus reporting
Decision against shifting to monthly reports reflects ongoing demand for more timely information, OMB director says.
Oversight
Obama administration and states target mortgage scammers
Program announced on Monday puts emphasis on greater coordination among agencies, better education for consumers and increased warnings and alerts.
Oversight
Bill would provide steady funding and staff for executive boards
Regional organizations currently rely on voluntary contributions from agencies.
Defense
Defense chief announces weapons cuts
Gates says the Pentagon plans to bring on 13,000 civil servants in fiscal 2010 to replace support service contractors.
Oversight
Ex-GSA chief of staff to return as administrator
Obama names Martha Johnson to serve as head of agency.
Oversight
Senate approves venture capitalist as SBA administrator
Karen Gordon Mills will take a lead role in implementing the economic recovery plan.
Defense
Alabama senators block confirmation of Defense nominee
Lawmakers want assurance that top weapons buyer will conduct a fair and open competition for aerial refueling tanker contract.
Oversight
Senate confirms John Berry as federal personnel chief
Former National Zoo director says he is amenable to any effective compensation system for federal employees, including pay for performance.
Oversight
Controversial NASA IG steps aside under pressure
GAO and a council of watchdogs found Robert Cobb was not productive or independent enough.
Oversight
House passes budget resolution as Senate looks to recess exits
House and Senate staffers will begin conferring during Easter recess to work out a compromise version of the fiscal 2010 blueprint.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Eight years in the making, VA patient scheduling system founders
Congressman calls hearing to look into failures with $167 million IT project.
Oversight
Administration to release more stimulus reporting guidelines Friday
Latest document will clarify policies for following Recovery Act contracts and grants at the sub-recipient level.
Oversight
Senators disappointed with stimulus-tracking site
Watchdog pledges to gather advice for improving recovery.gov through an electronic town hall meeting and independent review.
Oversight
Lawmaker calls for vote on HHS nomination this week
Senators hope to get Gov. Kathleen Sebelius installed as secretary before they leave for the two-week spring recess.
Defense
Defense acquisition reform bill makes strides on Capitol Hill
Measure threatens to cancel poorly performing weapons programs.
Oversight
'Plain English' bill advances in Senate
Measure would require government documents to be clear, concise and free of jargon.
Oversight
USDA nominees get confirmation hearing
Senate Agriculture Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said he will try to shepherd the nominations through the chamber before Congress leaves this week for recess.
Defense