Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Companies, academics form coalition to promote open-source software
The applications programs support Obama's call for transparency, collaboration and public participation , say founders of Open Source for America.
News
Report urges government to start young in cybersecurity recruiting
Agencies must build a bigger pool of job applicants, and get people interested early in their careers, analysts say.
Defense
Lawmaker drops support for more F-22s
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha, D-Pa., says Senate's rejection of the measure and president's veto threat changed his mind.
Oversight
Court allows challenge to intern program to go forward
Labor union is seeking to overturn the program, saying it lets agencies circumvent the merit system.
Defense
Wartime contracting commission heads back to Iraq
Panel will investigate the Pentagon’s plans for $3 billion worth of in-theater government property.
Oversight
Academy urges major management reform at Energy
Serious problems, especially in human resources, jeopardize department’s mission, independent review finds.
Oversight
Union and prisons director clash on funding
Labor representatives say bureau is not taking full advantage of money that could be spent on boosting staff.
Oversight
Intelligence chief wants to rebuild Hill relations
Dennis Blair also raised issues about the size of his workforce and number of federal contractors needed to support the intelligence community's operations.
Oversight
House considers pay/go bill
Supports say legislation is integral to deficit reduction efforts.
Oversight
Buy America provision triggers rebuke
Spending bill language restricts vehicle purchases to the Big Three automakers; congressional aide says it simply restates GSA policy.
Management
For Good Measure
Picking up where the Bush team left off in setting up meaningful performance metrics.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army tests weapons systems geared to the 20-something video gamer
The service salvages high-tech gizmos from its canceled $160 billion Future Combat Systems program to field systems to seven infantry teams by 2014.
Oversight
Agency officials: Stimulus bids coming in far under estimates
Low bids will allow agencies to fund more projects than expected.
Defense
Senate rejects F-22 funding
The House-passed version of the Defense authorization bill includes a $369 million down payment for 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011.
Oversight