Oversight
Senators subpoena agencies for Fort Hood shooting data
Summons sent to Defense and Justice after months of wrangling over access to investigation information.
News
From Nextgov.com: PUFF, just like that Air Force predicts volcanic cloud path
Within minutes the computer model forecast where plumes of ash were headed, giving commanders valuable information about where to establish temporary operations and route aircraft.
Oversight
Revamped Thrift Savings website could be delayed until June
Load tests must be completed and multimedia features will be added as the project evolves, officials say.
Oversight
White House creates advisory board on federal management
Group will offer guidance on government operations, technology.
Defense
Rivals team up for helicopter contract
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky Aircraft join forces in competition to build president's fleet.
Oversight
HHS: Insurers should extend coverage early
Department urges insurance for dependents under 26 before health care reform becomes law in September.
Oversight
Senator calls health care reform ‘mother of all implementation challenges’
Virginia Democrat pledges to ensure value of major programs is measured in a meaningful way.
Oversight
Poll: Trust in government nose dives
Despite dismal figures, public still views federal agencies more positively than they do Congress.
Pay & Benefits
OPM will launch branding campaign, test lab to recruit new hires
Director John Berry says he has assembled a ‘cool team’ to work on making federal service a popular destination.
Defense
Forward Observer: Rational Defense
The country is spending more than $1 trillion a year on national defense despite fighting only two little wars against enemies with no ships, warplanes or tanks.
Oversight
Lawmakers announce initiative to increase diversity on Capitol Hill
After years of focusing on diversity in federal agencies, Congress looks in the mirror.
News
From Nextgov.com: Failure to produce results puts IT projects on the chopping block
The Obama administration is set to announce cuts within the next two months, based on performance.
Oversight