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From Nextgov.com: Defense plans to install presidential network that can survive a nuclear attack
The White House, Defense secretary and senior leaders will use the system, which will be deployed to ground installations and executive aircraft, including Air Force One.
Oversight
Obama backs extension of benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees
President issues memo granting limited benefits immediately and endorses legislation providing full benefits.
Defense
General aviation presents limited security threat, IG finds
Report comes in response to Texas television station’s allegations of security breaches.
Defense
House passes compromise version of wartime supplemental
Conference report wins approval despite Republican objections over IMF funding.
Defense
Panel lays groundwork to buy more fighter jets
Defense bill amendment authorizes $369 million for the advance procurement of 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Lawmakers continue to pound public-private job competitions
Amendment to Defense authorization bill would suspend Pentagon job contests for three years.
Oversight
House members ask Obama to bring back labor-management partnerships
Reviving Clinton-era setup would strengthen communication between federal leaders and employee representatives, Democrats say.
Oversight
Ousted IG cited for behavior, absences from Washington
White House says Walpin exhibited "behavior that led the Board to question his capacity to serve."
Defense
Missile defense funding debate dominates panel's markup
Republicans attempted to add $1.2 billlion to $9.3 billion request for missile defense programs.
Management
Can You Hear Me Now?
Figuring out the best line of communication can ease a lot of friction.
Pay & Benefits
Panel backs bill that could spell end of Defense pay system
Measure requiring the Pentagon to report on why the National Security Personnel System shouldn’t be abolished in a year now goes to the full House.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement savings plan reforms could unfold rapidly
TSP board prepares to implement at least one provision in recently passed tobacco legislation as early as next month.
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