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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Obama has a calm, disciplined approach to challenges
Smart but untested, disciplined by low-key, sure of himself but a careful listener, the Illinois Democrat would bring a measure of calm to the Oval Office.
Oversight
Top five parking ticket offenders
A look at the agencies where employees owed the most in fines assessed on government vehicles for 2007.
Oversight
Congressional report blasts feds for racking up parking tickets
Agencies must do a better job tracking fines assessed on their vehicles and making sure employees pay up, Democratic investigators say.
Defense
Panel issues preliminary advice for Defense audit agency
Recommendations are designed to address management issues exposed in a July Government Accountability Office report.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies make another dent in high-risk IT investments
To encourage further progress, OMB releases online financial analysis tool.
Defense
DHS seeks approval on employment verification rule fix
The department made changes to a provision regarding what to do when a worker provides employment information that does not match government records.
Defense
Contest for top GOP seat on Armed Services panel heats up
Top two candidates make generous contributions to the National Republican Congressional Committee and to their colleagues.
Oversight
White House forces OSC chief out
Scott Bloch will remain on administrative leave through early December, when his term is up.
Oversight
A contest: Name the next management agenda
Every good crusade needs a catchy title. What should the inevitable Obama or McCain reform program be called?
Defense
If Obama wins presidency, Lieberman might be odd man out
Connecticut senator could lose chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA taps AT&T and Qwest for telecom services
Awards are part of an increase in activity on GSA's Networx contract, to which agencies have been slow to transition.
Oversight
GAO report condemns Food and Drug Administration on foreign inspections
FDA inspects foreign drugmakers once every 13 years, in contrast to an average rate of 2.7 years for domestic firms.
Oversight
Preparing for the Transition: Mars and Venus
Our series on the upcoming transition continues this week with relationship advice for career employees.
Oversight
House leaders remain unsure about lame-duck session
Second economic stimulus package could be on the agenda.
Oversight
Growth in technology spending expected to continue
Economic bailout notwithstanding, market research firm projects an increase in IT contracting prospects.
Oversight
New acquisition training tool unveiled
Interactive Web site is designed to share research and to improve contract management.
Oversight