Oversight
Obama takes first steps on energy plan
Money from the economic stimulus package will go toward retrofitting government buildings to make them more energy-efficient.
Defense
Air Force to deploy turboprop aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan
Army and Marine Corps have long used such aircraft for intelligence-gathering, raising questions about duplicate efforts.
Defense
Forward Observer: Dear President Obama
Even the Pentagon will need to cut back in the face of the economic crisis.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Farm Service Agency welcomes proposed funds for IT upgrade
Money included in the House’s economic stimulus package would help FSA reduce delays in processing payments for farmers , officials say.
Oversight
Obama appoints new acting OPM director
Move is part of broader effort to replace acting agency heads; GSA also gets new temporary chief .
Defense
Veterans bounced by bank error
GSA contract bank refuses to honor checks issued to 465 veterans, who were subsequently hit with penalties and fees.
Defense
General says Marines can pull out of Iraq within months
Marine Corps Commandant James Conway says equipment can be removed in six to eight months.
Oversight
Obama fills out Justice roster
President announces several sub-Cabinet appointees to support attorney general nominee Eric Holder.
News
Obama picks new interim GSA chief
Thirty eight-year veteran of the agency has replaced Jim Williams.
Oversight
Overturning 'midnight' regulations presents challenges
Many steps taken by Bush were specifically designed to make last-minute rule changes difficult to reverse.
Oversight
Solis becomes latest nominee slowed by GOP roadblocks
Pick to lead the Labor Department is up against an anonymous hold, placed partly in response to her support for card-check legislation and a pay-discrimination measure.
Oversight
House Democrats prepare bill to overhaul FDA
Agency scientists say they were "ordered, intimidated and coerced" by managers to modify unfavorable determinations during Bush administration.
Pay & Benefits