Defense
From Nextgov: Internet repression on the rise since Arab Spring
Most regimes censoring the Internet are using new tactics that go beyond simple blocking, experts say.
Oversight
Federal employees report being in the dark on debt ceiling
Group says public servants are concerned about a default’s impact on pay and benefits.
Defense
Defense chief asked to postpone planned move to new Virginia building
Citing continued worries over traffic, four lawmakers ask Panetta to delay the move and cap parking at new site.
Defense
Controversial radiation monitors to cost DHS another $300 million
The equipment, intended to detect radiation and nuclear materials, may not have undergone sufficient testing.
Defense
House approves $1 billion cut to nuclear agency funding
Most of the reductions would impact NNSA's nonproliferation and weapons accounts.
Defense
Veterans have long wait times for mental health services, studies find
'Significantly high number' of patients waited for more than a month during 2010, IG says.
Oversight
Obama presses urgency on debt
President complains that the Hill 'has run up the credit card.'
Oversight
Salazar meets with tribal leaders to discuss land trust lawsuit settlement
The move is a first step in resolving the 15-year class action over government’s management of Indian accounts and land trusts.
Defense
Bin Laden planned Sept. 11 anniversary attack
Officials say plot seemed to be in the early stages.
Oversight
S&P puts chances of U.S. credit downgrade at 50 percent
Statement comes after Moody's warns it is reviewing U.S. credit.
Tech
From Nextgov: Outgoing federal CIO speculates on his legacy
Vivek Kundra said he envisions reducing the government's total data center infrastructure to "three digital Fort Knoxes" at some point in the future.
Oversight
White House launches third annual SAVE awards
Effort to solicit cost-cutting ideas is wrapped into the Campaign to Cut Waste.
Defense
Pentagon lacks complete strategy for managing workforce, officials say
Finding the right mix of military personnel, civilian employees and contractors remains a critical challenge.
Defense
Top general says U.S. needs fresh look at deterrence, nuclear triad
Military needs to head off threats in other ways, according to Gen. James Cartwright.
Oversight
OMB lists contract categories vulnerable to overspending
Industry group official says use of many of the risky codes already is on the decline.
Oversight
Biden touts administration's cost-cutting record
In editorial column, vice president makes the case the White House is serious about cutting waste.
Oversight
'Preposterous' to say Obama walked out of deficit talks, spokesman says
Talks are scheduled to resume Thursday afternoon.
Defense