Defense
Soldiers struggle emotionally under stress of war
After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.
Oversight
SBA suspends contractor GTSI from federal work
Agency says company participated in a "scheme" to win small-business set-aside contracts.
Oversight
USPS ends year with $6 billion loss
Officials continue to push workforce flexibility and reduced delivery to restore agency to financial health.
Defense
Lawmakers tackle interagency reform
Proposed personnel system would integrate national security expertise across government.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: CDC increases competition with $5 billion IT contract
The 10-year indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity pact awarded to 30 companies that will provide information management, management consulting and IT infrastructure.
Defense
Finally, Congress approves Coast Guard authorization bill
Four years in the making, measure will allow service to proceed with long-sought reorganization.
Oversight
Watchdogs rap Defense information office for improper fee collection
Officials find former administrator engaged in ‘gross mismanagement.’
Oversight
Obama's signature keeps government in business
President approves stopgap spending bill keeping the government running through Dec. 3.
Defense
Senators: DHS isn’t improving management fast enough
Poor oversight and planning for major Homeland Security programs wastes millions and hinders mission.
Oversight
Union blasts scaled-down Defense insourcing plan
AFGE tells the House Budget Committee that insourcing should be expanded, while contracting group calls for a halt to policy.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Space agency is headed for new information security requirements
Bill would require NASA to provide progress reports on real-time computer monitoring systems; move comes amid effort to update policies governmentwide.
Defense
Supreme Court will weigh in on NASA contractor dispute
Case involving privacy rights of California scientists could have significant impact on process of background checks.
Oversight
OMB nominee still on hold as Landrieu pushes drilling
Senate Democrats had wanted to approve Jacob Lew before leaving to campaign for the midterm elections, but the hold scuttled those plans.
Oversight
House approves spending bill -- and skips town
Continuing resolution funding federal government heads to President Obama.
Oversight
Senate passes continuing resolution
Bill funds federal government through Dec. 3 at fiscal 2010 levels for most programs.
Defense
GAO: Defense finance systems $6.9 billion over budget, years behind schedule
Department works toward financial audits by focusing on budget data and information about mission-critical assets.
Defense
High-ranking regional Defense audit official leaves agency
One-line memorandum attributes departure to investigations at DCAA, but does not elaborate.
Defense
Bill seeks to resolve errors at Arlington
Senators want to ensure cemetery leaders step up contract management, and follow through on plans to identify and resolve gravesite mistakes.
Oversight
Senate Republicans want continuing resolution to go to February
Democrats claim such an extension would force federal agencies to cut personnel.
Defense