Defense
Suit claims KBR billed for unauthorized security costs
Justice argues the firm did not have permission to obtain private security; company says Army failed to provide adequate protection.
Oversight
Unions vie for TSA hearts and minds
Rival groups are wooing airport screeners in the largest federal labor organizing campaign in history.
Oversight
High road contracting policy comes into focus
Documents shed new light on how initiative would revamp the federal acquisition environment.
Oversight
Watchdog asked to study contractor salaries, benefits
Request comes as administration considers policy that could favor contractors offering higher pay and benefits.
Oversight
Rain gives Dems another shot at GOP
The National Flood Insurance Program is one of several programs set to expire on Monday.
Oversight
Under Obama plan, agencies would boost offshore drilling efforts
Interior Department would hold lease sales off the coast of Virginia and in the Cook Inlet in Alaska by 2012, and begin exploratory drilling.
Oversight
Obama seeks to build on recent successes
After successfully shepherding health care bill, president looks to push more of his agenda, including financial regulatory reform.
Oversight
Army secretary won't enforce gay ban
John McHugh said he won't discipline gay soldiers who talked with him openly about serving in the military.
Oversight
Administration puts its stamp on 'inherently governmental'
OMB tells agencies to use definition in the 1998 FAIR Act.
Oversight
OMB financial management chief pledges to urge quick results
Danny Werfel says agencies should be smarter about technology investments and metrics.
Oversight
Energy Star program comes under attack
GAO investigators had little trouble getting bogus products certified, raising doubts about the validity of federal efficiency ratings.
Oversight
OMB to release ‘inherently governmental’ definition Wednesday
Guidance will come in the form of a draft Federal Register notice.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker wants follow-up on IG recommendations
Ranking member of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says agencies could save nearly $26 billion by implementing watchdog proposals.
Defense
Senators fight transfer of Air Guard's planes
A dozen C-130 Hercules cargo planes from National Guard units from nine states would move to an active-duty unit in Arkansas.
Defense
Air Force chief open to extending tanker deadline
Gen. Norton Schwartz says a "modest extension" could be granted if the European consortium EADS is serious about submitting a bid.
Oversight
Reflex Responses
Democrats are happy with health reform, republicans are not, and independents are closely divided.
Oversight
Even in face of public opposition, lawmakers defend earmarks
Some members of Congress insist on having their say in exactly who gets federal funding.
Defense
Leadership void at TSA is a morale bust, say unions
Aviation security agency has been without permanent chief for more than a year.
Defense
VA aims for a better G.I. Bill
The Obama administration hopes to launch new and improved claims processing software by April 1.
Oversight