Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches personal health record application test
Soldiers and their families use Google and Microsoft health-records software to manage their medical files online.
Oversight
Report: Many service contract workers are underpaid
Group calls on government to gather more data on salaries, benefits of contract employees.
Defense
DHS to deliver data-mining report to lawmakers
The latest filing comes on the heels of a recommendation that lawmakers consider imposing restrictions on how personal data can be used in conjunction with counterterrorism programs.
Defense
Obama's VA pick pleases veterans groups, lawmakers
As Army chief of staff, Eric Shinseki clashed with the Bush administration on its Iraq war strategy.
Pay & Benefits
OPM renegotiates out-of-network health benefits
Federal employees have until the end of January to change their insurance plans.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: War gaming offers agencies methodology for assessing risk
Simulation technique should not be reserved for military operations, industry specialist says.
Defense
Gates outlines commitment to military reform
Strategy and risk assessments should drive procurement and not the other way around, Defense secretary asserts.
Defense
Hiring authority for military spouses begins to take shape
Personnel agency proposes rules to implement an executive order that will make it easier for some to get civil service jobs.
Oversight
Consumer group to lead fight for financial product safety agency
New commission would oversee offerings of such items as home mortgages, credit cards and car loans.
Defense
Concerns voiced over new border-crossing rules
Homeland Security official expresses confidence deadline for implementing the requirements will be met, but others, including Canadians, have doubts.
Defense
Loss of legal immunity will change landscape for contractors in Iraq
Industry officials are concerned that the possibility of prosecution in Iraqi courts will scare off workers.
Oversight
Three agencies earn top management awards
System that supports disabled employees governmentwide is among the projects honored.
Pay & Benefits