Oversight
Stimulus package contains billions of dollars for federal agencies
Most investment would go to improve facilities and other infrastructure.
Oversight
Senate votes to allow release of TARP funds
Obama promises greater transparency in order to get bill passed.
Defense
New Pentagon rule tightens revolving door
Any official involved in a big acquisition program will need written approval from an ethics officer to take a job with a contractor.
Defense
Nominee expects few changes to fiscal 2010 budget request
Deputy Defense hopeful says review will be limited in scope, addressing key initiatives including quality of life programs and selected acquisition programs.
Defense
New Arctic policy has big implications for agencies
Bush administration’s eleventh-hour security directives assert U.S. role in the region.
Oversight
Orszag promises scrutiny of stimulus spending but stalls on tighter rules
OMB nominee says he would post bailout contracts on a public Web site and create an oversight board, but would defer to Treasury on imposing terms of use requested by Democrats.
Oversight
OMB pick pledges better integration of management and budget duties
Initiatives will include bolstering acquisition workforce, speeding hiring and improving program performance.
Oversight
IG: Energy should reevaluate plans to bury depleted uranium oxide
Severe budget cuts in Office of Environmental Management led department to drop promising research.
Oversight
House committee chairman vows vigorous oversight of Obama administration
Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., will focus on federal procurement, among other issues.
Oversight
Shinseki to seek transformation of Veterans Affairs
Retired Gen. Eric Shinseki says he anticipates challenges similar to those he faced in modernizing the Army.
Oversight
Treasury pick's tax problems not seen as show-stopping
Senate minority whip objects to fast-track treatment for Timothy Geithner, but others are warming to the nominee.
Oversight
Treasury nominee scrutinized on taxes, housekeeper
Obama surrogates argue that infractions were minor and should not tarnish Timothy Geithner's candidacy.
Oversight
Obama pledges to overhaul federal facilities
President-elect wants to modernize buildings and cut energy consumption.
Oversight
Defense procurement case cited in delay of women’s contracting program
SBA reviews November circuit court decision’s implications for set-aside programs.
Oversight
Zoo chief could be named OPM director soon
John Berry worked on locality pay as a congressional aide and work-life programs at Interior.
Oversight
Senators aim for swift confirmation of budget nominee
Full chamber could consider Peter Orszag, Obama’s pick to lead OMB, as early as Inauguration Day.
Oversight
Agency heads get guidance on top hires
Secretaries must get candidates pre-approved or choose someone from White House list.
Oversight
Minor Missteps
The withdrawal of Bill Richardson’s nomination and the selection of Leon Panetta to head the CIA are unlikely to mar Obama’s transition record too badly.
Oversight
Women’s small business program postponed again
Government also delays implementation of rule that would require contractors to check employees’ immigration status.
Oversight