Oversight
Government per diem rates fall in most metro areas
Federal employees traveling to places like New York City for business soon will have less money to spend on lodging.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Contractors want to review troubled technology projects with OMB
Vendors say administration officials should allow them to weigh in on fixing the management of high-risk initiatives and should keep companies abreast of development interruptions.
News
Burning Question: What do you think of the Oval Office makeover?
President Obama goes for a new look.
Oversight
FDA unveils performance management site
Online system will allow public to monitor agency’s activities and drug approval process.
Defense
All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program
The future prospects of the service rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Oversight
FAR Council to hear tribal concerns about new sole-source law
Some fear justification rule for contracts of more than $20 million could hinder Native American firms.
Oversight
USPS pay-for-performance system called into question
Postmasters received incorrect ratings, lower pay than expected, observers say.
Oversight
Targeted Spending
Public outrage over Citizens United has made some corporate political spending radioactive.
Oversight
Unions report increase in violent threats toward judges and court staff
Leaders push for more security in courtrooms hearing immigration and Social Security cases.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Government ethics office reorganizing site to make policies easier to digest
Too many pages and documents confuse federal employees who want to demystify the rules of professional conduct.
Defense
VA announces change in Agent Orange benefit claims process
Veterans diagnosed with three illnesses no longer are required to attribute their condition to military service.
Oversight
Nuclear security remains bulk of Energy budget
Nearly three-quarters of the fiscal 2011 budget is slated for weapons programs, nonproliferation and cleanup activities.
Defense