Oversight
House backs whistleblower provision in stimulus bill
Amendment extends protections to FBI and intelligence community whistleblowers and strengthens them for federal contractors.
Oversight
Obama promises oversight, quick spending
President promises Web site will let would-be auditors monitor how funds are being distributed.
Defense
IG: Energy fails to track tactical weapons and sensitive equipment adequately
Inventory audit shows some facilities hoard excess weapons while others have shortfalls.
Oversight
House to vote next week on omnibus spending bill
Federal government programs currently are being funded through a continuing resolution Congress approved in September.
Defense
Gates names acquisition reform among Pentagon’s top priorities
Defense secretary vows to combat a culture that hinders effective procurement practices.
Oversight
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability, security observer says
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Oversight
Senate appropriators pass stimulus plan over GOP doubts
Appropriations Committee's portion of the package contains $365 billion in discretionary spending.
Oversight
Geithner OK'd for Treasury, Schapiro takes over at SEC
Concerns about delinquent taxes not enough to block Treasury chief's nomination.
Oversight
One President, Two Nations
There are two Americas -- one that watched the inauguration with hope, and another that looked on with skepticism.
Oversight
Obama's first days seen as a 'triumph of image'
Academic says every new administration hopes to convey "competence and mastery of issues" to the public.
Oversight
Senate stimulus bill also contains windfall for federal agencies
The $825 billion package allocates funds for construction, operations and energy efficiency projects.
Defense
From Nexgov.com: Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported
More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates.
Defense
Key Senate Republicans won't oppose Pentagon nominee
Graham and McCain signal they won’t hold up the nomination of Bill Lynn, though McCain asks for details on which issues the former lobbyist would be recused from handling.
Defense
Survey finds that majority of contractors increased revenue during 2007
Annual questionnaire shows only modest profits, despite greater revenue.
Oversight
Obama takes first steps on energy plan
Money from the economic stimulus package will go toward retrofitting government buildings to make them more energy-efficient.
Defense
Forward Observer: Dear President Obama
Even the Pentagon will need to cut back in the face of the economic crisis.
Oversight
Obama appoints new acting OPM director
Move is part of broader effort to replace acting agency heads; GSA also gets new temporary chief .
Defense
Veterans bounced by bank error
GSA contract bank refuses to honor checks issued to 465 veterans, who were subsequently hit with penalties and fees.
Defense
General says Marines can pull out of Iraq within months
Marine Corps Commandant James Conway says equipment can be removed in six to eight months.
Oversight