Agency Oversight

• Pentagon Procurement Changes

  Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has called for, “a dramatic change in the way we acquire military equipment.” Gates has also said that he wants to rely less on contractors and more on civilian civil…

  Budget

  April 09, 2009
• Changes for Feds in the 2010 Budget

  If the Obama administration plans on making federal employees more than just overhead, it will start to make changes with its submission to Congress of the 2010 budget in less than a month. That is…

  Budget

  April 07, 2009
• Fighting the Drug War

  The drug wars in Mexico continue, but now there’s hope. About 6,300 people were murdered in the drug wars there last year and Mexico’s economy is expected to shrink by at least three percent this…

  Budget

  April 07, 2009
• DoD Spending in FY 2010

  Defense Secretary Gates is taking a new look at Pentagon spending. FederalNewsRadio’s Max Cacas has been monitoring today’s briefing and tells us more.

  Budget

  April 06, 2009
• DorobekInsider guest blogger: former EPA CIO Molly O’Neill offers up two books worth reading

  As you might know, I am taking some vacation time this week enjoying some time on the other coast… but yes, one of the ways that I actually relax is by writing, so… I’ll still…

  Budget

  April 06, 2009
• Respectful media coverage

  DoD has outlined procedures for journalists to witness the dignified transfer of the remains of military service members at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.The new policy takes effect April 6th. Reporters and camera crews…

  Budget

  April 03, 2009
• Finding new feds

  The federal government wants to recruit new employees, but it isn’t easy. There are plenty of people who want to work for the federal government. The problem is getting off square one — the application…

  Budget

  April 03, 2009
• Rescue from the Rising Rivers

  When the rivers in North Dakota began to rise, federal agencies came to the rescue. The U.S. Army North Command sent black hawk helicopters, search and rescue planners, and logistical support to the state. Colonel…

  Budget

  April 03, 2009
• Recruitment and Retention

  The federal government wants to recruit new employees, but it isn’t easy. There are plenty of people who want T to work for the federal government. The problem is getting off square one — the…

  Budget

  April 03, 2009
• Talking TARP

  The Senate Finance Committee yesterday heard testimony from Acting Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and others during a hearing about the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). This on the heels of a recent GAO report: Troubled…

  Budget

  April 02, 2009
• Smithsonian: Health danger lurks in ceilings, walls

  Concern on the Hill about asbestos at a popular D.C. tourist destination.

  Budget

  April 02, 2009
• Berry nomination approved by committee voice vote

  John Berry is one step closer to becoming the director of the Office of Personnel Management. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today approved his nomination to head OPM by a unanimous voice…

  Budget

  April 01, 2009
• Asbestos Exposure at the Smithsonian

  Members of a House committee focused today on recent published reports of employee exposure to asbestos at the Smithsonian Museums. Federal News Radio’s Max Cacas is back from the hearing on Capitol, and joins us…

  Budget

  April 01, 2009
• Causey on Congress

  Next month it will be quiet while Congress is away, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells us what’s going to be on their plate when they return.

  Budget

  March 31, 2009