Oversight
Vendors might have to vouch for product authenticity
Industry views rule to crack down on counterfeit equipment and software as too burdensome.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense bans use of removable storage devices
Ban could be the result of a virus from the nonclassified network moving to the Pentagon's classified system via a thumb drive.
Oversight
Towns could face competition for House oversight spot
In a push for key chairmanship, the New York Democrat says he can work across the aisle and set a more constructive tone.
Oversight
Appointee names leak out as agencies gear up for reviews
Obama teams have a handle on the pressing issues, employee groups and executives say.
Defense
Homeland Security criticized for lax oversight of programs worth billions
Senior managers failed to find time for review board meetings, allowing large projects to run behind schedule and over budget, auditors say.
Pay & Benefits
Outlook for public service academy brightens
Obama and many of the top candidates for jobs in his administration support creating such an institution.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare Mysteries
An exploration of the tangled relationship between Medicare and FEHBP.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense finds wikis a boon during crises
Joint Chiefs used the collaborative tool during the Russia-Georgian conflict to quickly coordinate the U.S. response.
Oversight
Acting GSA administrator backs broad cooperative purchasing plan
Jim Williams calls for all agency supply schedules to be open to state and local governments.
Oversight
Waxman ousts Dingell for energy and commerce post
The vote opens a vacancy atop the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Defense
Defense acquisition official gives himself, military low marks
But John Young emphasized that 60 percent to 70 percent of the Pentagon's acquisition programs are run well.
Pay & Benefits
Union challenges proposed rule on employee suspensions
OPM says regulation would clarify notification requirements and types of offenses that apply.
Oversight
Obama administration faces daunting energy challenges
Outgoing Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman cites growing demand and urgent need to reduce emissions.
Oversight