News
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity regulator for energy has its own vulnerabilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hadn't identified sensitive information and how it should be protected , an inspector general found.
Oversight
Acting GSA chief says agency is gaining clout
Recovery Act implementation and green government efforts have put GSA at the forefront of the White House’s agenda.
Oversight
New alliance hopes to spur new talent in procurement field
Strategic Partnership on Acquisition Recruitment Coalition to focus outreach on university students.
Defense
Mullen: Afghanistan troop decision likely in a ‘few weeks’
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs lauds troops’ resilience, cites urgent need to address brain injuries.
Pay & Benefits
Legislators clash over health care reform’s impact on FEHBP
Republicans say bill could force feds out of their current insurance plans, while Democrats decry claims as scare tactics.
Pay & Benefits
DEA veteran to lead DHS drug enforcement
Selection of Grayling Williams signals commitment to interagency coordination.
Oversight
Negotiators race the clock to finish spending legislation
Five of 12 appropriations bills have been sent to President Obama.
Defense
Texans mount campaign to keep Army truck contract
Program contributes $500 million annually to the state economy and losing the deal will cost 3,000 jobs in an area west of Houston, task force says.
Pay & Benefits
Critics call TSP mutual fund option risky
A proposal to allow feds to invest their retirement money into mutual funds is causing heartburn in some lawmakers and unions.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: White House's online contests for federal employees have roots in Virginia
The commonwealth asked employees for ideas to streamline government and used the Web to post metrics for how public services are performing.
Oversight
Budget chief says administration is ‘changing the culture in Washington’
In NYU speech, OMB director cites contracting reform and weapons systems cuts as steps to curb excessive government spending.
Defense
Army abruptly stops rollout of electronic dental record application
E-mails do not offer a reason for the delay, but the service might be considering fielding an internally developed system.
Defense
Analysts: Ethics probe won't imperil Defense earmarks
Investigation of appropriators' ties to a now-defunct lobbying group is unlikely to affect the fiscal 2010 Defense spending bill, observers say.
Oversight