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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
Marines cite mounting equipment needs
Congress so far has approved about $16 billion to repair and replace equipment lost in combat.
Oversight
Senate takes on thorny debt limit increase
Bill would raise limit above the $13 trillion ceiling the House approved last year.
Pay & Benefits
OPM debuts new health center at headquarters building
Top officials say federal health programs should be models for private sector.
Pay & Benefits
Recovery and Raises
Even if the economy improves, that doesn’t necessarily mean the average federal pay increase will go up.
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From Nextgov.com: Amtrak to offer passengers wireless Internet on high-speed trains
Railroad plans to expand the Wi-Fi to other trains, and the service could attract more business passengers, transportation specialists say.
Defense
State Department employees are accounted for after quake
President Obama promises massive, multiagency relief effort in Haiti.
Defense
Navy advocates see rough waters ahead
Virginia Republican says defense budgets have not been adequate to meet the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.
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