Oversight
Analysts debate consequences of a $1 trillion deficit
Declining revenue and the soaring costs of shoring up the economy could push overspending into new territory.
Oversight
Congressmen vie for leadership on House panel
Acquisition community is watching the selection of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s next top Republican closely.
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Senate oversight committee could get a post-election face-lift
Lieberman has a tenuous hold on the chairmanship, and six of the committee’s eight Republican members are retiring or up for reelection.
Oversight
Senate report alleges billions in waste and mismanagement at Justice
Department says it already has taken steps to fix abuses, including spending too much time and resources as a Hollywood consultant.
Oversight
Oversight of natural gas royalty collection falls short, GAO finds
Interior should check companies’ self-reported production numbers against pipeline data, auditors say.
Oversight
Report points to delays on Medicare drug pricing audits
Reviews of 2006 pricing information remain incomplete.
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From Nextgov.com: VA hires Navy to build claims processing system
Lack of in-house expertise and pressure from veterans group and union leads department to forgo hiring a contractor .
Oversight
Contractor employees give Obama twice as much as McCain
Donations likely were influenced by a number of factors other than the procurement policies of the candidates.
Oversight
House panel blasts FDA labeling rules
Career agency officials objected to the new regulations, warning that they could harm patients.
Oversight
Preparing for the Transition: Two Schools of Thought
Our series on the upcoming transition continues this week with tips for career managers on how to get into the minds of new appointees.
Defense
Defense awards more Iraq reconstruction work to contractors cited for poor performance
Several companies received contracts even after suspension or debarment, report says.
Oversight
NTSB calls out aviation agency on medical helicopter safety
Vote came during a meeting to update a list of "most wanted" transportation safety improvements.
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Swinging for the Fences
By every metric, Democrat Barack Obama’s presidential campaign looks as if it is headed for the upper deck.
Oversight
Candidates offer vastly different governing styles
Obama is steady and measured in his decisions, while McCain follows his gut instincts and thrives on taking risks.
Defense
Democrat's call for defense cuts draws Republican attacks
House Financial Services Committee Chairman suggests 25 percent reduction in military spending.
Defense
Homeland Security launches program to find illegal immigrants in jails
Program will begin in county prisons and then expand to city jails.
Defense
Air Force releases nuclear roadmap
Report pledges to restore credibility to the service after security lapses, increase compliance and develop technical skills of personnel.
Oversight
Next special counsel faces an uphill battle
Successor to Scott Bloch will need to restore trust, both within OSC and across the federal workforce.
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McCain is not afraid to take chances
The former Navy pilot thrives on calculated risks, sizes up situations quickly and seems to like pushing the envelope.
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