Defense
From Nextgov.com: New leader of traumatic brain injury center brings combat experience to job
Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, psychiatrist , has served two tours in Iraq.
Oversight
New House overseer suggests it might be closing time for some agencies
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., favors shuttering certain federal operations.
News
GAO: Uranium Processing Facility faces cost, schedule and technical challenges
Energy is taking steps to reduce risk to project vital to nuclear stockpile management.
Defense
Ship capabilities in shallow waters will be critical, Navy chief says
Adm. Gary Roughead juggles fleet upgrades with pressure to streamline personnel and costs.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare coverage deserves a second look during open season, experts say
It pays to factor it into your post-retirement health insurance planning.
Oversight
FDA's top crime investigator retires following whistleblower's accusations
Complaint alleges Terry Vermillion used company services for personal work and government funds to pay for advanced training for his “office mistress.”
News
DHS weighs dropping color-coded alert system
Post-9/11 approach would be replaced by more descriptive warnings.
Management
Air Power
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz on budget, personnel and tough operational challenges.
News
From Nextgov.com: Army launches secure video-sharing site
MilTube expands social networking tools for training, updates on weaponry and talks by commanders.
Defense
Officials ousted from tanker program for mishandling information
The two companies vying for the contract each received a one-page document intended for the other.
Oversight
Vote looms for earmarks ban
Sponsors are trying to build on the increasing momentum against earmarks, sparked by the Tea Party and a climate that reviles spending and the large budget deficit.
Oversight
Interior to expedite permits for offshore wind energy
Department and state officials will identify Atlantic coast areas most suitable for development.
Oversight
Postal Service contract negotiation deadline extended again
Union, USPS will resume negotiations Monday.
Oversight
Feds recoup $3 billion in false claims in fiscal 2010
Most of the cases involve allegations of fraud against the government brought by whistleblowers.
Oversight
OMB releases preliminary guidance on plain writing
Memo defines plain language and details steps for complying with new legislation.
Defense