Defense
Security adviser to depart White House
Gen. James Jones' top deputy, Thomas Donilon, will be elevated to replace him.
Oversight
Budget office puts fiscal 2010 deficit at $1.3 trillion
Shortfall is the second highest as a share of the economy since 1945.
Defense
Senators find contractors too close to Afghan warlords
Investigators uncover systemic failures that have, at times, put U.S. military personnel and their mission at risk.
Oversight
Administration defends handling of oil spill
Press secretary says White House worked diligently to provide "accurate and timely information."
Oversight
Contracting market set to shrink in fiscal 2011
Analysts find agencies are trying to cut back in most areas, with the exception of cybersecurity, health IT and energy.
Oversight
OMB blocked release of oil spill numbers
Report criticizes the federal government for creating the impression it was "either not fully competent to handle the spill or not fully candid" with Americans.
Defense
ICE sets record for deporting illegal immigrants
Officials say White House’s immigration enforcement record surpasses that of prior administrations.
Oversight
White House issues guidance on greenhouse gas emissions
Documents address how to handle leased space, exclusions and other complex issues.
Defense
GAO denies protest in Air Force tanker contest
Boeing and EADS will be the only bidders for the lucrative contract.
Defense
FBI says Miranda readings don't hurt Bureau
Officials say reading rights to terrorism suspects does not impede ability to gather intelligence.
Oversight
Suspension of IT contractor has roots in 2008 bid protest
Allegations against GTSI first were leveled by a New Mexico small business two years ago.
Oversight
Unions to managers: Give employees a bigger voice in decisions
Agencies are underutilizing a process for getting employees involved early in choices that affect their daily work, labor representatives tell council.
Oversight
Republicans urge no earmarks in catch-all spending bill
Lawmakers are likely to try to pass full-year funding for discretionary programs in a single legislative package after the elections.
Oversight
Coming soon: Guidance for creating greenhouse gas inventories
Under White House sustainability requirements, agencies must detail emissions.
Oversight
FEHBP database raises privacy concerns
Observers say OPM’s new tool leaves sensitive patient information vulnerable to attack.
Defense
Solar panels to be installed at White House
Environmental activist says the move could prompt households nationwide to follow suit.
Oversight
SBA finalizes women’s small business contracting program
Long-awaited regulation identifies 83 industries in which women are underrepresented and are now eligible for set-aside deals.
Oversight
Are Democrats Waking Up?
A new poll suggests they may turn out to vote in the midterms in higher numbers than expected.
Oversight
Labor law violators raking in federal contracts
Firms with $6 billion in government business in fiscal 2009 have been cited for breaking employment, health and safety rules, according to GAO.
Oversight