Oversight
IG report criticizes NRC chairman over Yucca Mountain decision process
Watchdog says head of regulatory commission was "not forthcoming" with colleagues about his intent to stop work on the waste repository application.
Oversight
FCC: Should the government save the media?
Study recommends more disclosure from broadcasters.
Oversight
IRS commissioner warns against cutting his budget
Shulman tells Senate panel his agency collects $200 for every $1 invested in enforcement, IT and management systems.
Defense
National Counterterrorism Center head to leave
Michael Leiter served in the Bush and Obama administrations.
Oversight
Third rating company threatens to downgrade U.S. credit
Fitch Ratings says it will put the United States on watch.
Defense
FEMA’s fraud unit plans to staff up
In response to IG recommendation, the agency will boost workforce to help prevent and investigate malfeasance.
Oversight
Obama government reorganization plan nearing release
OMB’s Zients draws ideas from watchdogs’ report on improving trade competitiveness.
Defense
Potential envoy offers sober outlook on Afghanistan
Nominee tells lawmakers the Afghan government led by President Hamid Karzai faces enormous challenges that could upend American efforts in the country.
Defense
Troop withdrawal could trigger economic depression in Afghanistan
Report notes almost all of the country’s gross domestic product comes from spending related to the U.S. military and donor community’s presence.
Defense
Grassley gives failing marks to Pentagon inspector general
Defense watchdog disagrees with senator’s claim that millions of dollars are vulnerable to fraud and waste.
Defense
Pentagon management chiefs pursue ‘cross-functionality’
Improving performance and modernizing technology in areas like security clearances require moving beyond stovepipes, panelists say.
Oversight
Nearly all agencies meet initial telework policy deadline
But additional work lays ahead, OPM says. Has your agency informed you of your telework status? Take our poll.
Defense
Al Qaeda still world's top threat, Interpol chief says
Mass transit faces the greatest terrorist risk, he adds.
Oversight
Pawlenty lays out Reaganesque economic agenda
The former governor cites USPS, the Government Printing Office, Amtrak, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as candidates for privatization.
Oversight
The Home Front
Despite the housing slump, Americans of all political persuasions have a visceral desire to own their own home.
Oversight
HR managers feel they lack time, money for succession planning
Human resources pros focus more on ensuring skilled staff is in the pipeline in their agencies than in their own offices, report finds.
Defense
No decision on troop withdrawal by Obama
The president is awaiting recommendations from Petraeus, Gates, press secretary says.
Oversight
Poll: Escape Route
Has the pay freeze put a damper on your vacation plans? Or do you need a break now more than ever? Take our poll.
Defense
Five American soldiers killed in central Iraq
Though all of the American forces still in Iraq are scheduled to withdraw by the end of the year, militant attacks have continued to target U.S. troops.
Defense