Defense
Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to hold a Thursday hearing on the shootings.
Oversight
Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
Pay & Benefits
TSP launches campaign to boost employee participation
Automatic agency contributions continue to produce jump in plan enrollment.
Tech
Philanthropy 2.0
Effort hopes to raise awareness about initiatives or people that aim to make government better.
News
From Nextgov.com: FDA mulls regulating online claims, discussions about pharmaceuticals
Drug manufacturers and health care professionals attend a two-day hearing to discuss responsibility for reducing misinformation on the Internet.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals judges deny request for locality pay
Panel rejects argument that disparity between locality pay and cost-of-living adjustments hinders interstate travel.
Defense
Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
Multiple deployments are increasing mental health problems, reports say.
Oversight
Rule would require contractors to vet employees for conflicts of interest
Proposed change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation would put burden on contractors, rather than the government.
Pay & Benefits
Insurer sends wrong benefit information to long-term care enrollees
Company will issue corrections and OPM will extend the deadline for affected participants.
Oversight
USAID nomination raises agency questions
Agriculture official's nomination sparks concerns about the future of USDA research programs and USAID's relationship with State.
Defense
Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
Mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles mark a significant departure from the slow development cycles typical of most major defense programs, says Pentagon chief.
Defense
Alleged Army gunman’s former patients need follow-up care, observers say
Service declines to discuss steps Army is taking, if any, to help soldiers formerly treated by psychiatrist.
News