News
From Nextgov.com: The young trust government, not the market, to protect their privacy
By a large margin, those 35 years old and younger believe it’s federal agencies' role to take the lead in protecting Americans' personal information , poll finds.
Oversight
USDA restructures management offices
None of the 2,800 employees affected will face layoffs, but some could be offered incentives to leave.
Defense
Senators bemoan H1N1 vaccine shortages
Government will have about 30 million doses of vaccine by the end of October, which is about 10 million fewer than had been projected.
News
Federal Labor Relations Authority beefs up training efforts
New program will teach agencies and unions to resolve their own disputes, general counsel says.
Defense
Senate sends Homeland Security spending bill to Obama
House approved the $42.8 billion plan last week by a 307-114 margin.
Management
In the Worx
Agencies that don't make the deadline for transition to Networx could face huge cost increases.
Pay & Benefits
Merit board nominees pledge to rebuild workforce, boost efficiency
Candidates also tell lawmakers they would like to make decisions clearer so agencies implement them properly.
News
From Nextgov.com: IRS slow reaction to bounced checks costs treasury $20 million
Inspector general also reports that the agency needs to improve oversight to detect unauthorized access to taxpayers' personal information.
Oversight
Half of stimulus contract spending falls into risky categories
Within the next week, Recovery.gov will list detailed summaries of noncompetitive, nonfixed price contracts.
Oversight
House majority leader 'frustrated' by slow pace in Senate
The House has passed all 12 fiscal 2010 spending bills, but few of them have moved through the Senate.
Defense
Critics take aim at pending spending bills
Senate poised to approve Homeland Security appropriations measure, which would provide $42.8 billion in discretionary funds, and excludes two E-Verify provisions.
Oversight
Defense has vested interest in tracking flu
Military commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan brace for a new enemy: the H1N1 virus.
Defense
Army makes progress on plan for next combat vehicle
The service is seeking industry input on what is technologically feasible and affordable before it puts out a request for proposals.
Defense
Governors protest changes to FEMA grant programs
Policy preventing homeland security grants from being used to support current projects could stall critical programs, governors association says.
Oversight