Defense
Forward Observer: F-35 Challenges Gates
Briefing shows it will cost almost twice as much to fly the fighter jets for one hour as it does the existing F/A-18A through D models and AV-8.
Oversight
Colossal Miscalculation
Obama and Hill Democrats should have focused much more on the economy and jobs.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches online system to coordinate Haiti relief efforts
Web portal with multiple social networking tools was slated to test a simulated Haiti relief effort two days before the earthquake hit.
Defense
Fort Hood review recommends action against several officers
Panel finds significant failures that warrant immediate attention regarding alleged shooter's rise through the ranks.
Defense
Defense takes aim at contractor business systems
Proposed rule would allow contracting officers to withhold fees if systems for accounting, purchasing or estimating are deemed deficient.
Oversight
Feds are left out of excise tax compromise
A proposed five-year delay of the Cadillac tax does not apply to most federal employees’ health care plans.
Defense
States get expanded role in Guard policy
A bipartisan Council of Governors will advise the administration on National Guard and other homeland defense issues.
Oversight
House majority leader touts deficit reduction commission, pay/go
Comments come as Senate is looking at debt ceiling increase.
News
From Nextgov.com: Establishing telecommunications systems tops feds' to-do list for Haiti
Some of the first personnel deployed included communications specialists from a special Air Force operations squadron, with a Marines' ship loaded with health technology to follow.
Defense
Outgoing intelligence HR chief says pay-for-performance can work
Personnel reform has a better chance if stakeholders are given a seat at the table, Sanders says.
Oversight
White House solicits advice from industry on modernizing government
Top leaders discuss ways to upgrade technology in government to improve management.
Defense
Key lawmakers tackle Islamic extremism in the military
In reviewing Fort Hood shootings, Senate committee recommends policy changes at Defense.
Defense
Civil liberties group probes legal basis for drone attacks
ACLU requests casualty data and questions role of contractors in targeted killings.
Defense