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From Nextgov.com: Wyden seeks to clarify when government can track mobile data
Draft legislation would ease stalemate between law enforcement’s need for speed and citizen desire for privacy while using cellphones, GPS.
Oversight
Wording matters when polling on collective bargaining
The word "rights" in national polling was making respondents change the way they answered.
Oversight
Cracking down on improper payments requires a fine balance, panelists say
Government officials discuss challenges agencies face in juggling oversight and expediency.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers question pay for USPS employees
House committee plans hearing to scrutinize postal workforce costs and new union contract.
Oversight
IG faults locations of taxpayer assistance centers
IRS field facilities not serving optimal number of return filers who have questions, says Treasury watchdog.
Defense
Five days into Operation Odyssey Dawn, costs mounting
The Libya operation could cost billions -- and require the Pentagon to request emergency funding from Congress.
Oversight
Administration issues new coal leases amid uncertain policy landscape
There are no plans to build new coal plants in the U.S., so companies are increasingly mining coal for export.
Management
Beyond the Budget
Senior executives can inspire innovation, even under fiscal constraints.
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From Nextgov.com: Wisconsin reps try to derail VA/Defense open source health records system
The lawmakers back a commercial approach that could benefit their state’s Epic Systems.
Defense
Libya operation causing headaches for U.S. contractors, grantees
U.S. government has spent more than $25 million in recent years to perform an array of work in the now-embattled country.
Oversight
Progress cited on reorganization of government
OMB’s Jeffrey Zients says effort may involve short-term costs to achieve long-term gains.
Oversight
GSA boosts per diem rates in major metro areas
Federal employees on business travel to New York City and San Francisco will have more money for hotel expenses from April through September.
Oversight
Senator: Don't blame FDA for company drug-pricing
Senator says companies, not agency approval, are to blame for cost of pregnancy medication.
Oversight
Issa threatens to subpoena government watchdog officials
Chairman dismisses executive privilege claim by Office of Special Counsel.
Oversight
The Die Isn’t Cast
Although it’s likely that Democrats will lose their Senate majority in 2012, it’s not preordained. Campaigns matter.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: RSA security breach compromised key federal networks, expert says
Company's authentication tool is used by Defense, Homeland Security and State departments, among others.
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