Oversight
Senate committee will tackle Postal Service financial woes
Panel will consider on Wednesday a bill that would help the agency cover the costs of employees’ retirement health benefits.
Defense
Business group urges reform of Pentagon contract requirements process
Report suggests more dialogue on cost and technical feasibility.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Consortium sponsors competitions to develop cybersecurity workforce
Group aims to identify 10,000 highly skilled computer security high school and college students to fill the demand for cyber workers in federal agencies.
Oversight
CBO sees deficits beyond 10-year window
Health care bill likely would lead to increases in the deficit during the following decade, analysis says.
Defense
Conferees face multiyear fighter decision
Differing approaches to procuring Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets could become an issue during House-Senate negotiations on defense policy bill.
Defense
Forward Observer: Lessons Not Learned
Obama will face decisions in Afghanistan similar to those that confronted Nixon in Vietnam.
Tech
Outsourcing Cyber Efforts
Report asks if a lack of federal personnel makes more contracting necessary.
Pay & Benefits
Language to ease rehiring of retirees makes it into Defense authorization
Senate approves Collins amendment, despite blocking other federal workforce reforms.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Independent commission plans second report on cybersecurity requirements
Recommendations will address privacy, civil liberties and engagement of international allies in implementing policy.
Oversight