Defense
Blair says intelligence overhaul far from over
A reform law enacted in 2004 is not adequate to meet challenges, according to the director of national intelligence.
Defense
Veterans push for fixes to health care overhaul
Law isn't clear on where TRICARE fits in, groups say.
Oversight
Report calls compromise cornerstone to hiring reform
Government and industry leaders warn against viewing IT and regulatory change as panacea to recruiting challenges.
Defense
Watchdog recommends more enhancements to passenger rail security
TSA should improve preparedness assessments and boost training for local responders, auditors find.
Oversight
Sweet and Simple
Now it’s the Republicans who risk being seen as dwelling obsessively on health care.
News
From Nextgov.com: Google's new document sharing app a security risk, experts say
But administrators have more control to block services that would allow sensitive documents from being sent accidentally, other cyber specialists say.
Oversight
Parties point fingers over expired programs
Lawmakers have said they plan to extend the programs, which include unemployment and insurance benefits, retroactively when they return from recess next week.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE enrollees face obstacles finding mental health providers
Lack of knowledge of the insurance program is a central issue, watchdog finds.
News
Six killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Pakistan
Earlier in the day, terrorists killed at least 30 others in a separate suicide attack.
Oversight
Treasury, OMB announce new office
Agencies aim to streamline federal financial management.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies to unveil open government plans under president’s directive
OMB will update controversial rules for collecting citizen information and tracking Web site use.
Defense