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
TSA chief sees airline security as his paramount concern
Pistole says enhanced physical pat-downs are necessary to ensure safety.
Oversight
A Smart Reid
Both Democrats and Republicans could learn some lessons from Harry Reid’s successful reelection campaign.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy taps career cyber forces expert for CIO job
Terry Halvorsen, former deputy commander of cyber forces, becomes new information chief Monday.
Pay & Benefits
Voters back steep cuts in federal payroll
Poll respondents support slimming the ranks of federal employees or decreasing their pay.
Defense
Navy watches clock on littoral ship plan
Adm. Gary Roughead says it could be a challenge to obtain congressional authorization to proceed by Dec. 14, when current contract proposals expire.
Defense
EADS: Mistaken data release won’t scuttle tanker contest
Contractor is giving Pentagon benefit of the doubt that an advertent release of sensitive information to its rival won't disrupt competition.
Defense
Audit criticizes TSA screener training
IG recommends agency implement uniform training processes.
Oversight