Defense
Boeing finds foreign partner for chopper bid
U.S. aerospace giant will team up with Italian aircraft maker for competition to build presidential helicopters.
Oversight
Chiefs of the Year 2010
A week-long series highlighting top government executives in the areas of acquisition, finance, human capital, information and information security.
Oversight
Chief of the Year: Information Security
John Streufert, chief information security officer, State Department.
Defense
Obama picks Pentagon official as intelligence chief
Lt. Gen. James Clapper might not be a popular choice with some lawmakers, according to reports.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Panel to recommend certifications for cybersecurity workforce
New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.
Oversight
Lawmakers criticize growth of federal workforce
Republican pushes bill to return size of federal civilian workforce to ‘pre-Obama levels.’
Defense
DHS expands drone flights on Mexico border
Texas lawmakers have been trying for years for assistance but bureaucratic wrangling between Homeland Security and the FAA was a roadblock.
Defense
Pentagon maps out $100 billion cost savings plan
Cuts are part of a broader effort to curb federal spending.
Oversight
Grant will help displaced NASA contractors
Labor Department provides $15 million for job training assistance for 3,200 Kennedy Space Center private sector employees.
Oversight
Nextgov.com: Lawmakers question agencies’ online contests and prizes
Two Republicans say the White House’s push for competition and cash awards wastes taxpayer money, but the White House and a federal manager say the investments are worthwhile.
Oversight
Purchasing agreements emphasize strategic sourcing, vendor diversity
GSA’s 12 new office supply deals are designed to save agencies money and to facilitate more transactions with small businesses.
Oversight
Speaker pledges action on discrimination bill
Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., vows to pass legislation this year to bar workplace discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation.
Defense
NSA leader urges cybersecurity protocols
U.S. Cyber Command chief say nation needs precise rules of engagement to set standards for counterattacks to breaches of government data networks.
Oversight
Inherently governmental rule sparks little consensus
Many comment on the proposed rule change that would clarify functions suitable for outsourcing.
Defense
Pentagon official searches for the source of contracting waste
Defense acquisition deputy Frank Kendall wants to reform the behavior that leads to spiraling costs and schedule overruns.
Oversight
PTO teams with Google on database
Move is part of the agency's efforts to comply with President Obama's open government initiative.
Oversight
HHS chief plugs government health data
Information can be used to help patients and providers make better decisions.
Oversight
IG: Virginia is failing to track Recovery Act program funds
Auditors find serious oversight lapses in Energy’s weatherization assistance program.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Networx contract offers first certified product for securing Internet connections
Technology is better suited for agencies with basic security requirements rather than complex intelligence networks, observer says.
Defense