Defense
Senate GOP begins review of Panetta
Republicans are concerned Obama's CIA pick doesn't have a handle on intelligence failures leading up to the Iraq war.
Oversight
Obama performance czar to wear dual hats
Appointee Nancy Killefer also will hold the title of deputy director for management at OMB.
Oversight
Repeal of terms limits for House chairs irks GOP
Republicans say changes will undercut Obama's efforts at bipartisanship and allow the rise of a tyrannical speaker.
Oversight
Senators launch earmark reform effort
McCain and Feingold join forces again in support of a major overhaul.
Oversight
Report finds OMB did not pressure Pentagon on competitive sourcing
Army officials say they did feel the need to meet annual targets in the service’s program budget.
Oversight
Obama poised to name chief performance officer
Observers say candidate must be steeped in management and government.
Defense
State official: Obama will step up fight against terrorism
Counterterrorism coordinator says he would expect the new administration to engage "with more countries and more in depth with countries."
Defense
Lieberman says enactment of DHS authorization bill a priority
Senator would like Homeland Security committee to mark up such legislation before appropriators approve annual spending bill.
Oversight
Obama presses oversight of economic stimulus package
President-elect proposes special board and online database to track implementation.
Oversight
Stimulus price tag might top $1.3 trillion
Measure is expected to include about $500 billion in spending, including funding for road, bridge and school improvements.
Oversight
Minnesota Is No Florida
Thanks to Minnesota’s transparent recount process and thorough planning, the Coleman-Franken controversy isn't likely to become a crisis.
Oversight
Bid protests reach 10-year high
Figures indicate agencies are reaching more voluntary accords with unhappy contractors, taking the cases off GAO’s plate.
Defense
Energy Department faces broad management challenges, IG reports
Contract administration, cybersecurity and environmental cleanup are among problems requiring long-term attention.
Oversight
FCC to come under closer scrutiny, aide says
Senate counsel and potential candidate for agency chief supports more transparency, but stopped short of calling for legislation to overhaul the agency.
Oversight
IG: Madoff probe could delve into SEC operations
Madoff's reputation may have caused agency examiners to eschew a more thorough review.
Oversight
Dems may repeal term limits for House chairs
Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.
Oversight
Richardson withdraws as nominee for Commerce secretary
"Pay-to-play" investigation involving state contracts in New Mexico becomes an issue.
Oversight
The Obama team: a guide
A comprehensive look at the group of people who will be leading federal agencies in the next administration.
Oversight
War on pork-barrel spending moves to Obama era
Old battlers against congressional earmarks, including John McCain, vow to renew their efforts.
Oversight