Oversight
OMB releases preliminary guidance on plain writing
Memo defines plain language and details steps for complying with new legislation.
Oversight
A Smart Reid
Both Democrats and Republicans could learn some lessons from Harry Reid’s successful reelection campaign.
Defense
Navy watches clock on littoral ship plan
Adm. Gary Roughead says it could be a challenge to obtain congressional authorization to proceed by Dec. 14, when current contract proposals expire.
Defense
EADS: Mistaken data release won’t scuttle tanker contest
Contractor is giving Pentagon benefit of the doubt that an advertent release of sensitive information to its rival won't disrupt competition.
Oversight
Ex-NASA chief of staff sentenced to 41 months in prison
Courtney Stadd directed a $600,000 contract to a university that subcontracted with his consulting firm.
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Senate approves Native American, black farmer settlements
House majority leader says he will bring the measure to the floor for a vote soon.
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Two small businesses suspended in set-aside probe
EG Solutions and MultimaxArray used GTSI as subcontractors on a Homeland Security information technology contract.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB plan to streamline IT purchasing wins praise but faces headwinds
House Republicans and appropriations players could resist effort to align federal technology refreshment with funding cycle.
Defense
Afghan watchdog fails to garner congressional support
Senators continue to call for removal of Arnold Fields as special inspector general for Afghanistan.
Defense
TSA makes immediate changes to airline pilot screening
Pilots will be able to get through security after presenting an airline ID and an additional form of identification.
Defense
Panel faults agencies on notification of secret activities
The committee examined 16 instances, spanning three administrations.
Defense
Airports weigh Republican's proposal to ditch TSA screeners
Rep. John Mica of Florida is calling for the replacement of federal employee screeners with private contractors.
Oversight
Alaska native contracting bill introduced in House
Move comes day after Senate measure is unveiled.
Oversight
Senate confirms Lew as OMB director
Move comes after Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., lifts hold on nomination.
Oversight
Analysis: OMB's five-prong strategy could rescue IT procurement
Plan includes career-track program to speed project approval and improve management.
Oversight
Senate minority leader effectively scuttles omnibus plan
Congress will likely be forced to keep the government running through a continuing resolution.
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House sends telework bill to Obama
Measure advances over GOP objections that it is costly and gives feds another “perk” when they already are better off than other workers.
Oversight
Watchdog calls for removal of State Department's interim IG
Group argues Harold Geisel is too close to agency management.
Defense
Group calls Defense budget cuts critical to reducing deficit
Former government officials and retired military officers say keeping department exempt from reductions is “short-sighted.”
Oversight