Defense
Panel: Hurricane on heels of the BP oil spill could create chaos
The White House and Congress must be clearer in delegating responsibility before another storm hits the already hurting Gulf Coast, observers find.
Oversight
Estimates vary on the effect of the NASA stimulus
It's difficult to come up with a definitive figure for how much investments in the space agency help the economy.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker calls for halt to federal 'spending spree'
In a speech touting the Republican agenda, House Minority Leader John Boehner proposes cap on spending and repeats calls for a pay and hiring freeze.
Oversight
Agencies are getting too attached to incumbent contractors, watchdog finds
Narrow project requirements that favor one firm are another reason federal contracts are less competitive than they could be, GAO says.
Defense
Defense agency seeks 10 percent price reduction from suppliers
Logistics officials will focus on “price reasonableness” and signing more long-term contracts.
Defense
Lockheed on board with Pentagon cost-cutting initiative
Government’s biggest contractor says it’s working to reduce inefficiencies and cut overhead expenses.
Defense
Army cancels ground combat vehicle contract
Service plans to issue a revised solicitation within three months.
Oversight
Burning Question: Can you take sick leave whenever you feel like it?
Or can your manager force you to provide a doctor's note proving you're sick?
Defense
Young arms dealer gets into more trouble
Efraim Diveroli, who delivered faulty munitions to Afghan security forces through a Pentagon contract, is arrested again on firearms charges.
Oversight
Sherrod turns down USDA job
Ousted official refuses Secretary Tom Vilsack's offer to take a civil rights post.
Oversight
Observer: Managers have reason to be wary of telework
Difficulty staying in touch with employees and monitoring productivity might have soured supervisors on the arrangement, executives association official says.
Oversight
Civilian agencies feel contracting pinch
Agencies watch their wallets and bring work back in-house.
Oversight
Another Headache
President Obama’s opinion on the Manhattan mosque is far from expedient -- unfortunately for Democrats.
Defense
Pentagon pursues productivity growth
As budgets tighten, the Defense Department and its contractors look for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Oversight
Obama sends 30 tech projects back to the drawing board
Modernization of paper-based payment system for retirees is among the initiatives getting a second look.
Oversight
Lawmaker touts telework as a win-win situation
The arrangement boosts productivity, cost savings, recruitment and retention, and quality of life, says Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Defense
Senators question Marshals Service over full-body scan images
Lawmakers say practice of retaining images taken during screening procedures at a federal courthouse in Florida could compromise individuals’ privacy.
Defense
Industry to Pentagon: Fix relationship between oversight agencies
Reforming roles of Defense audit and contract management agencies is one of many recommendations.
Oversight