Oversight
It’s Perry’s to Win
If he learns from his mistakes, the Texas governor will be Barack Obama’s opponent in the fall.
Oversight
House GOP: Did DOE break the law on Solyndra?
Lawmakers release e-mails citing Treasury Department concerns about loan guarantees.
Oversight
Consumer bureau nomination remains divisive
Senate panel’s approval of Cordray buoys consumer groups, but GOP opponents stand firm.
Defense
Romney: Don’t cut Pentagon budget
GOP presidential contender says any savings from reducing administrative costs should be invested in the military.
Defense
Obama order will require agencies to better secure classified info
So-called "WikiLeaks" executive order has been long awaited by the national security establishment.
Oversight
Energy official in charge of program that gave Solyndra a loan is leaving
Secretary Steven Chu says Jonathan Silver, who is heading to a think tank, would have been welcome to stay on if he'd wanted to.
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Agencies can improve suspension and debarment process, says GAO
Six agencies are flagged as inactive in listing contractors guilty of fraud or poor performance.
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Suspension and debarment could discourage rebate schemes
The threat of no longer doing business with the government might prevent food service contractors from overbilling USDA and Defense, witnesses tell Senate panel.
Oversight
GAO recommends OMB help fund long-term efficiency initiatives
Upfront investments in projects to streamline operations can help save money down the road, report says.
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Cyberattack: 10 big targets
What sectors and operations overseen by the federal government are most likely to fall victim to Advanced Persistent Threats?
Oversight
Army Corps officials charged with taking contractor bribes
Prosecutors say case could be one of biggest procurement frauds in history.
Oversight
HHS wary of proposal to reduce Medicare drug fraud
GAO suggestion for exposing over-prescription of frequently abused pharmaceuticals might harm legitimate health care, Senate is told.
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Panel urges Congress to scrap annual budget process
After a year of multiple near government shutdowns and budget battles, lawmakers consider moving to two-year spending cycle.
Oversight
Federal hiring of Hispanics slows, nearly flat
Latino representation in federal workforce has stalled in recent years, report finds.
Defense
Former Defense chief meets with House Republicans
Rumsfeld warns GOP lawmakers about the dangers of assigning a specific amount in spending cuts without reviewing the department's strategy and priorities.
Oversight
Obama as Bush
Looks like the current president may borrow a page from the former president’s 2004 campaign playbook.
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House majority leader: Obama’s jobs bill is dead
Cantor says the House will act on less contentious items, including making permanent the 3 percent withholding provision for government contractors.
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OMB issues guidance boosting interagency purchasing
Procurement chief directs agencies to weigh alternatives before launching new contracts.
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