Oversight

Directory of ‘plum’ federal jobs debuts

The popular guide to more than 8,000 federal civil service positions will be available on Nov. 12.

Defense

Potential Defense secretary has focused on management issues

Former Navy Secretary Richard Danzig praised for his candid, activist style during previous stint at the Pentagon.

Oversight

Obama's Short Coattails

Democrats' downballot gains weren't as great as some had hoped.

Oversight

Still angry Reid defends Lieberman

Senate majority leader reminds Democrats of embattled chairman's support of the party.

Oversight

Appropriations seat shuffles under way in both chambers

Republican leaders will have up to eight seats to fill on House panel, while Senate committee gears up for new chairman.

Oversight

Treasury official urges patience on rescue fund

The Bush administration has been reluctant to send rescue funds to companies not in the financial services field.

Oversight

Contractors call for less partisan rhetoric, more substance

Industry is optimistic that the Obama administration and new Congress will establish a more harmonious tone.

Oversight

Transition team wastes no time

Obama is moving quickly to show he has learned from Clinton’s mistake of fumbling the baton.

Defense

Blackwater could face sanctions for improper arms shipments

One official said 900 weapons were shipped improperly, though another said the figure is lower.

Defense

Lieberman plans to take his case to Senate Democratic Steering Committee

Senator's fight to keep chairmanship could disrupt vetting and confirmation process for major appointments in Obama administration.

Oversight

Political veterans map out recommendations, pitfalls for president-elect

Brookings Institution report suggests Obama should start with manageable and bipartisan legislative proposals.

Oversight

Some aspects of Bush management agenda could endure

The financial management, e-government and human capital initiatives are likely to live on; program assessments are headed for an overhaul, and competitive sourcing is in peril.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: GAO issues list of IT challenges for Obama administration

New Web site highlights problems haunting the 2010 census and troubled IT management at VA .

Oversight

Agencies gear up for new administration

Career employees across government prep office space, compile briefing books for political appointees.

Oversight

Court decision voids major small business contracting law

Appeals judges deem law setting goals for contracts with small disadvantaged businesses unconstitutional.

Oversight

Scramble likely for seats on House Armed Services Committee

As many as seven slots have opened up on the high-profile panel.

Oversight

Lieberman meets Reid, does not relinquish chairmanship

Democratic Caucus will discuss the Connecticut senator’s fate during the lame duck session.

Defense

Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order

Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.

Oversight

Emanuel accepts White House chief of staff job

Illinois representative is chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.

Oversight

California Republican seeks ranking Government Reform post

Rep. Darrell Issa announces bid to succeed Virginia Rep. Tom Davis as top Republican on key House committee.