News
From Nextgov.com: OMB reminds agencies to be brand-neutral
IT acquisition decisions should focus only on performance and value .
Oversight
Postal Service will cut more of its workforce
After eliminating senior positions, USPS will begin early retirement and personnel reduction.
Oversight
Report finds IRS does business with tax delinquents
Agency often does not verify whether contractors have paid federal taxes, according to Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Defense
Tragedy brings focus on mental health agencies
House is slated to vote on health care law this week, which includes mental health service expansion.
Oversight
Obama nominates new OMB deputy director
Heather Higginbottom currently serves as deputy assistant to the president.
Defense
Shooting suspect leaves trail of anti-government musings
FBI director heads to Arizona to personally lead investigation into attack.
News
Congresswoman's shooting raises questions about security for lawmakers
Most lawmakers are almost completely unprotected when they venture outside the secure bubble of Capitol Hill.
Oversight
IG finds Army mismanaged contingency operations support contract
Service allowed scope of the deal to grow without fostering competition, or taking proper precautions to protect proprietary data, report says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Commerce announces new shop to oversee online security
Office will coordinate public-private efforts to better protect electronic transactions for people and organizations.
Defense
Gates moves to overhaul, boost military intelligence
Demand from ground commanders for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets continues to exceed the military’s supply, secretary says.
Pay & Benefits
Defense proposal would raise long-steady TRICARE fees
Savings also are possible through civilian pay and hiring freezes, Gates says.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal continues crackdown on recruitment and other bonuses
Draft regulations are designed to help agencies spend wisely on payments to attract and keep candidates for hard-to-fill positions.
Oversight