Oversight
Mistaken disability payments might have allowed feds to double-dip
Watchdog finds 1,500 employees likely received improper benefits on top of a salary; SSA chief says report is inflammatory.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense top doc nominee labels electronic health records a priority
Dr. Jonathan Woodson says the department should shift the focus of the e-health network from capturing administrative data to providing better service to clinicians.
Pay & Benefits
Freeze on bonuses could have trickledown effect
Senior executives group worries political appointees could get stingier with awards to career employees.
Defense
Officials weigh restructuring of post-war Marine Corps
Strategy is likely to reflect the force's naval roots, and its need to again be lighter and expeditionary.
Defense
Panel rejects bid to divert funds for Bradley upgrades
House Armed Services Committee leaders say the proposed transfer is premature.
Pay & Benefits
Obama orders freeze on appointee bonuses
President also backs appointee salary freeze next year.
Oversight
Union praises workforce provisions in appropriations bill
Measures seek to ensure federal employees perform jobs closely associated with inherently governmental functions.
Defense
Defense logisticians face critical time
Operations in Afghanistan pose enormous challenges for moving vital provisions to troops.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA slams its way through IT improvements
One-day workshop addresses important technology projects , says agency CIO.
Defense
Industry urges caution with Navy’s preferred supplier program
Trade associations say initiative needs refining before it is expanded departmentwide.
Oversight
GOP senators decry stimulus spending
Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and John McCain of Arizona claim 100 Recovery Act projects wasted taxpayer money.
Defense