Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Product safety commission to use crowd sourcing
A new website will allow researchers to download data sets about incidents involving hazardous products, with the aim of identifying patterns so that warnings can be issued more quickly.
Defense
Report: Gun accidentally fired in Energy Department training session
Contractor did not have adequate safety controls in place, inspectors say.
Oversight
Young adults might have to wait for health care coverage
Observers say many employers will not be prepared to offer insurance to dependents up to age 26 before 2011.
Defense
Study raises questions about military’s brain injury assessment tool
At issue is determining which instrument works best for evaluating mild injuries that can lead to serious impairment down the road.
Oversight
President pushes for new authority to nix unnecessary spending
White House proposes legislation to grant Obama power to rescind certain funding in spending bills.
News
Burning Question: Does pot help PTSD?
Some sufferers swear by medical marijuana, but VA doctors can't recommend it.
Defense
Observers debate role, authority of intelligence chief
Whatever Dennis Blair's personal problems as director of national intelligence, the role is inherently awkward.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel denies IED group $400 million emergency funding
Lawmakers say an organization that removes roadside bombs abused its freedom from acquisition rules, made unwise investments and asked to fund projects outside the scope of its charter.
Oversight
Tech firm’s use of 8(a) status questioned
Small Business Administration IG finds goods and services for owner’s other companies were billed to Alaska native firm.
Oversight
Alaska senator urges restraint on spill reaction
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski hopes exploratory drilling qill still begin this summer off the coast of her home state.
Oversight
Judiciary chairman holds up Senate telework bill
Jurisdictional debate on a patent provision halts legislation’s progress.
Defense