Defense
Gates stresses nuclear responsibility at Air Force base
A 2007 mishandling of nuclear weapons resulted in disciplinary actions and the resignations of top officials.
Oversight
The Palin Question
The difference between the Alaska governor's popularity within and outside the GOP could signal trouble ahead.
Oversight
Oversight, workforce remain top concerns in acquisition survey
Professional Services Council Procurement Policy Survey cites need to tackle contracting in a holistic manner.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FDA to deploy system to screen imported foods
PREDICT to meld data from various sources to flag foreign foodstuffs for further tests.
Defense
Key Senate chairmen praise Obama national security team
Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., calls picks "rock-solid."
Oversight
Web sites seek to identify source of hold on bailout IG
If confirmed, Neil Barofsky would be responsible for overseeing use of federal funds for the economic rescue.
Oversight
Obama touts experience, knowledge of security team
President-elect picks Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., to lead State Department and Gen. Jim Jones as national security adviser.
Oversight
Analyst: Obama on track for strong first 100 days
The president-elect has moved quickly to fill positions that are critical to White House operations, transition observer notes.
Oversight
Analysts weigh proposed creation of Federal Health Board
Tom Daschle, in line to become Health and Human Services secretary, floated the idea in a recent book.
Defense
Federal Protective Service director touts new vision for security
Gary Schenkel says agency responsible for monitoring federal facilities is “cleaning up business from the past.”
Oversight
Obama’s choice of a budget chief garners praise
Veteran analyst Peter Orszag will know where to find and how to eliminate programs that don’t work, president-elect says.
Oversight
Missing: Seller’s Remorse
The consequences of Republicans’ emphasis on tax cuts and social and cultural conservatism have been stark.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: NASA bans some removable storage devices
Prohibition is not as sweeping as the one instituted by the Defense Department earlier this month.
Oversight
FAA begins to roll out air traffic control system
Agency moves NextGen satellite-based system from testing to deployment, beginning at 11 Florida locations.
Oversight
Resources to monitor small business contracts found lacking
Auditors advise SBA to reassess allocation of limited staff and to strengthen oversight of 8(a) program.
Oversight
Waxman may push committee's oversight role
New chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee is expected to increase emphasis on government accountability and pursue a transparency agenda.
Oversight
Obama names economic team while Democrats plan stimulus
New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner is the choice to lead Treasury Department in new administration.
Oversight
Vendors might have to vouch for product authenticity
Industry views rule to crack down on counterfeit equipment and software as too burdensome.
Oversight
Towns could face competition for House oversight spot
In a push for key chairmanship, the New York Democrat says he can work across the aisle and set a more constructive tone.
Oversight