Defense
Forward Observer: Missile Guidance
Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs believes spending so much on an unproved missile defense is a rush to failure given the recession and money needs of the military.
Oversight
Budget bill stands in way of congressional recess
House and Senate will take up the fiscal 2010 budget blueprint this week.
Oversight
Small firms worry Alaska native corporations will crowd them out
Some businesses have given up on competing against ANCs for government work.
Oversight
USDA secretary favors strong link between performance measures and goals
Tom Vilsack cites technology and personnel as critical to good government management.
Defense
Obama plan targeting Taliban, al-Qaida draws praise
President says infusion of 4,000 troops will bolster Afghan army.
Defense
National intelligence chief: Scope of intel activities continues to expand
Two key GOP lawmakers are warning that the intelligence community is being overtaxed under Obama administration.
Defense
Lawmaker says future combat systems not affordable
Congressman pledges to work with the Army to come up with a more disciplined approach to its modernization program.
Oversight
Panels' budget resolutions heading to floor
Senate Democrats spent the better part of two days fending off Republican attempts to trim spending before passing the plan.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: White House to coordinate cybersecurity efforts
Obama's senior cyber official tells a House caucus that OMB could expand its staff to conduct more oversight of agencies' security initiatives.
Defense
DHS watchdog recommends steps to improve immigration benefits processing
Homeland Security and State Department have joint responsibility for timeliness of immigration benefits.
Oversight
IG report finds holes in food-tracing system
For four of 40 retail products, investigators could not even identify facilities likely to have handled the food.
Oversight
Senate Democrats move ahead on fiscal 2010 budget resolution
Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he would not rule out using the reconciliation process if Republicans threaten to block a floor vote.
Oversight
Lawmakers weigh ending fraud-riddled HUBZone program
The Small Business Administration promises improvements after the second report of rampant abuse in less than a year.
Defense
Army increases ranks of contracting personnel, but gaps remain
Service plans to boost its acquisition workforce by 131 military employees and 347 civilian workers in fiscal 2009, officials say.
Oversight
Obama's pick for EPA deputy suddenly withdraws name
Jon Cannon says the scrutiny surrounding former foundation was a "distraction" to the agency.
Defense
Army pulls out of hearing on Future Combat Systems program
Agency spokesman says focus of hearing is too closely aligned with ongoing "predecisional" budget and acquisition discussions within Defense.
Oversight
Stimulus czar is well-prepared for new role
G. Edward DeSeve has worked with federal, state and local governments, all of which will play a role in recovery efforts.
Oversight
Postmaster defends compensation, wants help on deficits
Potter says bonus was based on his performance as the chief executive, high employee satisfaction and a reduced accident rate.
Defense
Senators call for more spending to stem border violence
Lieberman wants $380 million in emergency money for the Homeland Security Department.
Oversight