Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Web portal not funded in fiscal 2010 budget
Joint group working on plan to fund Defense Knowledge Online , which provides e-mail, file storage and other services.
Defense
Gates names acquisition reform among Pentagon’s top priorities
Defense secretary vows to combat a culture that hinders effective procurement practices.
Oversight
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability, security observer says
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Oversight
Senate appropriators pass stimulus plan over GOP doubts
Appropriations Committee's portion of the package contains $365 billion in discretionary spending.
Oversight
Geithner OK'd for Treasury, Schapiro takes over at SEC
Concerns about delinquent taxes not enough to block Treasury chief's nomination.
Oversight
One President, Two Nations
There are two Americas -- one that watched the inauguration with hope, and another that looked on with skepticism.
Oversight
Obama's first days seen as a 'triumph of image'
Academic says every new administration hopes to convey "competence and mastery of issues" to the public.
Oversight
Senate stimulus bill also contains windfall for federal agencies
The $825 billion package allocates funds for construction, operations and energy efficiency projects.
Defense
From Nexgov.com: Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported
More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates.
Defense
Key Senate Republicans won't oppose Pentagon nominee
Graham and McCain signal they won’t hold up the nomination of Bill Lynn, though McCain asks for details on which issues the former lobbyist would be recused from handling.
Defense
Survey finds that majority of contractors increased revenue during 2007
Annual questionnaire shows only modest profits, despite greater revenue.
Pay & Benefits
TSA employees give management low marks
But 2008 internal survey shows more positive attitudes than in previous years toward promotions process, pay for performance.
Oversight