Defense
Problem-solving requires cooperation, says retired Adm. Thad Allen
Team work and coordination among agencies drive success in government, according to administration’s point man on oil spill cleanup.
Defense
House Oversight committee set for major re-emergence
Obama tormenter Rep. Darrell Issa is poised to chair powerful committee if GOP wins the House.
Oversight
Shutdown scenario appears unlikely
If they take control, House Republicans say they will not blunder into the same 1995 trap of closing the government.
Oversight
National Archives rapped for weak document security
Two GAO reports say risk of sensitive data breaches in digitization effort affects all agencies.
Defense
Extension gives private security firms in Afghanistan some breathing room
Afghan President Hamid Karzai forms a committee that includes U.S. officials to develop a timetable to remove PSCs.
Oversight
Education likely will escape the ax
Campaign noise about abolishing the department is just that -- noise.
Defense
Democrats call for investigation of Defense subcontracting
Five lawmakers ask GAO to review a program aimed at getting large contractors to sign on more small businesses.
Defense
Official says Army must expedite civilian hiring process
Service should reduce hiring time from 130 to 80 days, Army undersecretary recommends.
Oversight
Postmaster general steps down
John Potter departs amid Postal Service’s ongoing fiscal crisis and workforce challenges.
Defense
Army touts off-the-shelf helicopter purchases
Official says government is benefiting significantly from adoption of a commercially developed aircraft.
Defense
Webb to stall future Defense nominations over JFCOM
Virginia Democrat accuses Pentagon of slow response to requests for information on closure of Norfolk-based command.
Defense
GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective plan to ensure national infrastructure bounces back from crisis.
Oversight
It’s Inevitable
Lots of races could go either way. But for the Democrats, it’s too late to change the broader outcome.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Flaw found in systems that track recovery-related spending at Transportation
IG says inadequate controls expose databases and website users to hacking risks.
Oversight
Potential compromise offered on Afghan private security ban
Karzai asks foreign representatives for a list of projects that require protection.
Oversight
Federal travel spending site takes flight
JunketSleuth.com aims to hold government accountable for trip expenses.
Oversight
Obama will name Denis McDonough to national security post
McDonough has served as the chief of staff to the national security staff since September 2009.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Oversight