News
From Nextgov.com: Breach notification rule would affect more health vendors
Microsoft and Google's health records programs, iPhone applications and monitoring devices connected to the Internet would be subject to notification guidelines.
Oversight
TSP board endorses Roth IRA option for enrollees
But board is split on whether to support additional investment funds.
Oversight
Private sector experience could serve performance czar well
Jeffrey Zients was successful at firms that conduct customized research on best practices in health care and financial management.
Oversight
Enthusiastic federal employees could save government money
Panelists say programs that make workers feel more engaged in their jobs could provide tangible benefits to agencies.
Oversight
Republicans scoff at Obama's call for spending cuts
The $100 million the president is seeking in savings is trivial compared to the trillions his budget request would add to the debt, GOP lawmakers say.
Defense
Senior official calls DDG-1000 destroyer deal good for taxpayers
Previous plan to split construction of three DDG-1000s between two shipyards would have been "horribly inefficient," Defense acquisition chief says.
Oversight
Obama's USDA picks might signal revamped priorities
Nominations indicate that nutrition and agricultural research will become more of a focus.
Defense
Immigration adviser faces learning curve
Aide says she is spending a lot of time out in the field touring detention facilities and learning the strengths of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Oversight
Lawmakers get back to work on fiscal 2010 budget blueprint
Congress also will look into the Obama administration's $83.4 billion war supplemental request.
Oversight
Obama names Washington businessman as chief performance officer
President says he will ask agency leaders next week for specific proposals on trimming their budgets.
Oversight
Report questions ballooning use of cost-plus contracts
Value of projects awarded under the risky arrangement has nearly doubled in the past eight years.
Defense
Air Force fast tracks hiring for acquisition jobs
Process that took as long as four months now takes less than three weeks.
Oversight