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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.

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Friday-Night Fun

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Christine Griffin to OPM

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Damages

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Speaking of Leadership

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Torture, Part II

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

From Nextgov.com: Groups wrangle over public access to subsidized health care data

The records of physician claims paid by Medicare are not available to the public, but that could change under an administration pushing for greater transparency .