Tech
From Nextgov.com: SSA takes lead on joining electronic health records program
Agency will use national network to retrieve medical information on disability applicants in Virginia.
Defense
Air Force faces tough choices, chief says
From crafting a workable budget to supporting operations in Afghanistan, significant challenges loom for the service.
Oversight
Watchdog blasts FDA on loose test compliance policy
Group says lax oversight has been applied to critical medical devices including cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, replacement heart valves and coronary artery stents.
Oversight
Trouble brewing over final stimulus oversight language
Lawmaker objects to a yet-to-be-named recovery oversight board's authority to order inspectors general to conduct or refrain from pursuing investigations.
Oversight
OMB issues stimulus guidance to agencies
Beginning in March, agencies must submit weekly reports on how funds are spent.
Defense
Pentagon issues performance pay and bonuses averaging 8.35 percent
More than 98 percent of employees rated under the National Security Personnel System received a performance-based pay boost in 2009.
Oversight
BearingPoint files for bankruptcy
Firm is one of largest companies in federal management and technology consulting market.
Oversight
Obama sets mark for early nominee dropouts
He's challenging Bill Clinton, who saw six major nominees withdraw their names over the course of his entire presidency.
Management