Oversight
OMB veteran will lead transition review of government operations
Obama-Biden team names several former Clinton officials to gather key agency information for incoming administration.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Obama must use better technology to open government
OMB Watch says new administration should rely on commercially available collaborative tools to back promise of transparency .
Defense
Air Force to begin shaping new nuclear command
Establishment of the command is one of many steps the Air Force is taking to fix widespread problems with its handling of nuclear weapons.
Oversight
Obama likely to be inundated with job seekers
One analyst estimates the transition team could receive 200,000 applications for 8,000 positions.
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Top jobs at agencies remain unfilled as transition looms
The latest Plum Book includes five vacancies among the positions listed at the Office of Personnel Management.
Oversight
Officials work to keep green government initiatives from getting lost in transition
Agencies have made significant progress in cutting oil consumption, increasing efficiency.
Defense
Decision in Defense procurement case could set precedent
Observers say a federal court ruling that voids small business contracting goal could affect minority procurement programs governmentwide.
Oversight
Obama reveals rules on lobbyists
Federal lobbyists will be prohibited from any lobbying while they are at work on the transition.
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From Nextgov.com: Search for White House e-mails could span administrations
Nonprofits are optimistic that President-elect Obama's promises for transparency could mean greater cooperation in finding lost messages.
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
Still angry Reid defends Lieberman
Senate majority leader reminds Democrats of embattled chairman's support of the party.
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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.
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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.
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Contractors call for less partisan rhetoric, more substance
Industry is optimistic that the Obama administration and new Congress will establish a more harmonious tone.
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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.
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