Defense
Final Defense bill contains key contractor provisions
Executive pay cap and ban on forced disclosure of campaign gifts are likely to become law, after Obama withdraws veto threat.
Oversight
White House rebuts Wall Street Journal editorial on regulation
Debate centers on what is measured by the federal Regulatory Information Service Center.
Oversight
White House touts progress fighting waste, announces new initiatives
Efforts will include limiting production of presidential coins to the collectors market and cracking down on abuse of prescription drugs.
Oversight
GAO coaches lawmakers on maximizing cross-agency performance
As 2010 law is implemented, auditors offer case studies of successful congressional oversight.
Oversight
Plan to relocate FBI headquarters advances
Senate resolution would consolidate satellite offices and boost security.
Oversight
Obama open government project critiqued by transparency groups
Inadequacies highlighted at Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security and Justice.
Oversight
Labor Department asks contractors to step up hiring of disabled workers
Specific target of 7 percent seen as more effective than ‘good faith effort.’
Defense
Pentagon moves against conversion of in-house work to contractors
Union applauds stepped-up enforcement and proposal to apply it governmentwide.
Oversight
House passes third regulatory reform bill under veto threat
REINS Act would require congressional approval of major new rules.
Oversight
Senator would expand whistleblower protections to contractors
Claire McCaskill cites Recovery Act as model legislation for exposing waste and fraud.
Oversight
White House pushes to confirm chief of consumer bureau
Media blitz aims to pressure senators before Thursday vote on Cordray nomination.
Oversight
Obama orders upgrades to energy efficiency of federal buildings
President Clinton will lead similar effort to invest in improving private sector facilities.
Oversight
Senate-passed Defense bill would cap contractor pay
Reimbursement ceiling of $400,000 would apply to all defense company employees.
Oversight