Oversight
Overturning 'midnight' regulations presents challenges
Many steps taken by Bush were specifically designed to make last-minute rule changes difficult to reverse.
Oversight
Solis becomes latest nominee slowed by GOP roadblocks
Pick to lead the Labor Department is up against an anonymous hold, placed partly in response to her support for card-check legislation and a pay-discrimination measure.
Oversight
House Democrats prepare bill to overhaul FDA
Agency scientists say they were "ordered, intimidated and coerced" by managers to modify unfavorable determinations during Bush administration.
Oversight
GAO adds three items to high-risk list, removes air traffic control project
Defense continues to dominate the biennial catalog of management challenges, which now contains 30 entries.
Oversight
Agency review team member recounts collaborative process
Cooperation between Bush and Obama transition officials was at the “high end” of the scale, participant tells Government Executive .
Oversight
Speculation swirls around candidates for USDA posts
Agriculture chief says he will take his time in filling the positions.
Oversight
Obama's FOIA directive brings praise, bit of skepticism
Memo calls for openness and transparency from federal agencies.
Defense
Air Force announces possible locations for nuclear and cyber organizations
Officials plan to make final selections by the end of June, after considering criteria such as resident nuclear expertise and bandwidth capacity.
Oversight
Obama issues sweeping ethics orders
White House staff subject to strict rules on gifts, interaction with lobbyists; civil servants face more scrutiny as well.
Oversight
Senate Republicans to block vote on Holder
Texas lawmaker says Obama pick for attorney general is "ambigious" on whether he will prosecute Bush officials for conducting torture.
Defense
Army says larger Afghan mission hinges on support units
Gen. Peter Chiarelli expressed concern over the service's ability to deploy more troops to Afghanistan.
Oversight
Obama gets down to business of governing
Among early agenda items is a directive dealing with the ethics of his appointees.
Defense
Obama inherits a much-improved FEMA
Outgoing administrator wasn’t sure the agency could be salvaged when he took over after Hurricane Katrina.
Oversight
More OMB, White House picks announced
Obama unveils nominees for a handful of key positions on the eve of the inauguration.
Oversight
Senate confirms seven Cabinet-level nominees
Those approved after inauguration ceremony include heads of Energy, Education, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Interior and Agriculture.
Oversight
Obama is sworn in, emphasizes need for effective government
In inaugural address before massive crowds on the National Mall, the new commander in chief says “programs will end” when they don’t work.
Oversight
Officials say 1 million to 2 million visitors expected for inauguration
Smaller number is based on fewer requests for tour bus permits.
Oversight
Former FBI chief supports AG nominee as 'man of integrity'
Ex-director says he believes Holder would be politically independent.
Oversight