Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army tests weapons systems geared to the 20-something video gamer
The service salvages high-tech gizmos from its canceled $160 billion Future Combat Systems program to field systems to seven infantry teams by 2014.
Oversight
Agency officials: Stimulus bids coming in far under estimates
Low bids will allow agencies to fund more projects than expected.
Defense
Senate rejects F-22 funding
The House-passed version of the Defense authorization bill includes a $369 million down payment for 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Defense acquisition workforce plan called insufficient
Procurement law expert tells congressional panel that the Pentagon should hire every available qualified contracting professional.
Oversight
Lawmakers warn Obama not to overuse signing statements
Democrats criticize the president's assertion he had the right to issue one on the wartime supplemental spending bill over language on IMF and World Bank funding.
Defense
Senate committee opts for smaller, cheaper spy satellites
Billions of taxpayer dollars are at stake along with major contracting work for defense and intelligence companies and commercial providers of satellite imagery.
Oversight
Former AmeriCorps IG sues agency, seeks to reverse dismissal
Gerald Walpin alleges his termination was "unlawful and procedurally defective."
Pay & Benefits
Personnel chief calls for better attitude toward civil servants
OPM Director John Berry says positive relationships with Congress and OMB will be keys to ambitious agenda.
News
From Nextgov.com: Veteran managers advise agencies to be strategic in gathering online feedback
Officials must identify the audience they’re trying to reach, ask the right questions and find an appropriate technology platform , panelists say.
Pay & Benefits
Facelift of TSP Web site stays on schedule
Redesign with features such as an improved retirement calculator is scheduled to be complete by 2010.
Oversight
Recovery.gov redesign contract will be published online
No bid protests had been filed to the Government Accountability Office as of Monday’s deadline.
Oversight
Obama performance agenda takes shape
Administration is working with agencies to focus on the most pressing management goals, says senior OMB official.
Defense