Oversight
Former special counsel pleads guilty
Scott Bloch will be sentenced on July 20 for withholding information from congressional investigators.
Oversight
Republicans agree to keep an open mind on deficit reduction
Democrats on the commission say no ideas should be forbidden from consideration.
Defense
Army surgeon general notes concern about drugs prescribed to wounded soldiers
Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker defends overall quality of care at warrior transition units after reports of addiction in New York Times .
Oversight
White House chef confesses: Obama garden not so green
Sam Kass says organic certification is unnecessary because the main purpose of the garden is to educate people on healthy eating.
Oversight
Deficit reduction commission has first meeting
Republicans are worried Democrats are using the panel as a front to raise taxes.
Oversight
OMB seeks input on changes to ‘inherently governmental’ definition
Procurement chief Daniel Gordon asks industry leaders for reaction to proposed contracting guidelines.
Defense
Northrop Grumman picks Northern Virginia for new home
State edges out Virginia, District of Columbia in bid to host headquarters of one of the largest federal contractors.
Oversight
White House establishes small business contracting task forces
Groups will focus on governmentwide opportunities; contracts for veteran- and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FAA urges airlines to be clear on personal tech use in cockpit
Crew members are required to refrain from ‘performing nonessential duties’ during takeoffs and landings, but new notice asks carriers to set policies for the use of cell phones, laptops and other devices during flights.
Oversight
Strategy for boosting acquisition workforce is a step forward, report says
Agency officials say OMB's requirements for submitting human capital plans are workable.
Oversight
GOP House members seek appropriations commitments
Republicans would like Democrats to agree to expeditious consideration of supplemental spending bill and individual action on all 12 appropriations measures.
Defense
Defense contracting bill to hit House this week
Democrats already are claiming the measure as a victory for fiscal responsibility.
Defense
IG blasts FEMA for conflict of interests in IT contract in flood insurance program
Office also charges agency with poor oversight and unqualified leadership, which hampered major technology initiative, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Oversight
Lawmakers seek to preempt election advertising by contractors
Democrats are concerned Citizens United ruling could give contractors undue political sway.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies urged to change workplace practices to attract young workers
In a study on the federal technology job market, the CIO Council suggests managers should beef up technology, flexible schedules and employee feedback to compete for computer specialists.
Oversight
Watchdog group releases updated contractor misconduct database
List includes 63 of the top 100 federal contractors.
Defense
Obama urges Hill to move on immigration
Administration hopes to use the backlash against Arizona's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration to fuel the drive to move immigration reform.
Oversight
Report questions health reform law savings
Provisions to curb growth of costs will be "more than offset through 2020" by higher expenditures, CMS analysis finds.
Oversight