Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
Service seeks technologies to destroy or disrupt enemy information networks.
Oversight
At one-year mark, Obama shows progress on management pledges
National Journal finds the administration is following up on a number of the president’s campaign trail promises.
Defense
Withdrawal of TSA nominee raises concern about agency workforce
Lack of permanent leadership is delaying action on important issues, union officials say.
Defense
Visa, watch list changes are questioned
Some officials are worried about increased denial of visas and additional security against people coming from 14 nations identified as potential sources of terrorists.
Defense
Official: Terrorist watch list system is too bureaucratic
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair wants to make it easier to target people for secondary screening at airports.
Defense
Defense contractors are confident about fiscal 2011 budget
But industry sources predict modest increase in Pentagon spending will go largely to personnel and healthcare costs instead of new weapons systems.
Oversight
Obama goes after tax-delinquent contractors
Memo asks the IRS and OMB to find ways to keep “deadbeat” companies off the government payroll.
Defense
Embattled TSA nominee withdraws
Nomination had been stalled for weeks, partly over issues related to unionizing TSA screeners.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.
Pay & Benefits
Challenges remain in administrative judge hiring, evaluation
Report recommends that OPM work with agencies to improve processes for screening job candidates and assessing judges’ work.
Defense
Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
Half of respondents report increased revenue during the past year, but low profits.
Oversight
Senator: Obama favors panel on deficit
President is likely to create a commission by executive order if legislation fails, Ohio Republican says.
Oversight
Professor launches fight to save consumer protection agency
The agency won't reach its full potential if it's placed under another department such as Treasury, advocate says.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement savings plan to launch new Web site in May
Redesign comes amid efforts to get more employees to invest part of their paychecks in the TSP.
Oversight