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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.
News
Homeland Security offers tool to curb errors in work eligibility
Citizenship and Immigration Services hopes self-check program will allow workers to avoid being mislabeled.
Oversight
Interior approves first Gulf oil exploration plan since BP spill
Company’s approach relies on untested oil containment technology.
News
Army backs off plan to privatize medical bill collection
Southern Regional Medical Command drops proposal to outsource billing after union cries foul.
News
Bill would toughen oversight of SBA contracting programs
The bipartisan Small Business Contracting Fraud Prevention Act aims to increase criminal penalties for companies that fraudulently win contracts.
Defense
Report urges intelligence community to use more science in recruitment of analysts
Raw cognitive ability is a better indicator of success than specific expertise, says the National Research Council.
Defense
At least in first phase, U.S. leads Libyan offensive
For now, Operation Odyssey Dawn is under the command of a four-star American general, Carter Ham.
Defense
Costs of Libya operation already piling up
Total price tag of first day alone was more than $100 million, analysts say.
Tech