Oversight
Leadership Vacuum
The government is headed for a few years with no one person or political party in true control.
Tech
OMB aims to link all agencies to e-rule site by 2007
At least 500 regulations currently open for comment on site.
Defense
Senate panel to take up Pentagon spokesman nomination
Armed Services Committee Democrats take issue with Dorrance Smith's published suggestions that U.S. television networks are partners with terrorist groups.
Defense
Backers of avian flu plan hoping to ride on Defense bill
Pentagon appropriations measure could be used to carry massive Labor-HHS spending bill, too.
News
SBA slammed for Katrina delays
As of late November, agency had approved just 472 of 18,080 applications for loans to offset physical damage.
Management
Agencies urged to standardize reference checks
MSPB report offers legal guidance, tips for checking job candidates’ references.
News
New acting GSA acquisition chief plans to wrap up reorganization
Marty Wagner pledges to make as much progress as possible while waiting for Congress to resolve lingering issues.
Defense
9/11 commissioners cite failures to act on recommendations
Bush administration and Congress receive poor grades in more than a dozen areas, including allocations of homeland security funds.
Defense
Contracting probe could extend to CIA
Agency’s third-ranking official has long relationship with one of contractors identified in bribery case involving Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham.
News
Investigators to shed new light on military’s role in Katrina response
Congressional team may also suggest restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
News
Programs for disabled and blind facing increased scrutiny
Key senators say programs are well-intentioned but would benefit from better oversight.
Management
VA violated law in funding outsourcing studies, GAO says
Department argues that law only bars unsanctioned use of health care funds for formal competitive sourcing studies.
Defense
Rumsfeld: Gulf oil, gas exploration could disrupt military activities
Expanded production could impede missile flights, low-flying drone aircraft, weapons testing and training, Defense secretary says.
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