News
From Nextgov.com: DISA to limit use of time-and-materials contracts
The agency will favor performance-based arrangements , officials say.
Oversight
Progress mixed on naming officials to oversee stimulus spending
OMB asked agencies to designate a point person by Feb. 13, but some missed the deadline.
Defense
F-22 Raptor plagued by stealth maintenance woes
Stealth maintenance hours account for more than half of the fighter's maintenance time, watchdog organization reports.
Defense
Authorization and chemical security bills top panel agendas
Aides are trying to avoid the turf battles that have hampered previous efforts to pass legislation.
Oversight
Solis is first Cabinet nominee to face cloture vote
GOP says the confirmation delay is largely procedural.
Oversight
Analysis: Inside or Out
Obama’s team must ask the key question: Beef up the civil service or bring in contractors?
Defense
Six months after scathing review, problems at Defense audit agency persist
DCAA’s chief cites progress, but employees say reforms have been ineffective.
Pay & Benefits
OPM addresses shortage of federal veterinarians
Official says a new governmentwide effort to recruit and retain more vets builds on earlier initiatives.
Pay & Benefits
Questions and Answers
Responses to readers on service credit issues, Medicare and more.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Study says public needs to know more about benefits of health IT
Trade-off between privacy and improving medical care is biggest hurdle for consumers.
Oversight
First lady touts green initiatives in USDA visit
Michelle Obama also recognizes employees who have served more than 30 years in government.
Oversight
Energy Department to expedite stimulus spending
Staffing shortfalls could complicate efforts to streamline grant and loan application process.
Oversight