News
From Nextgov.com: HHS to pay doctors to use prescription systems
Financial incentives aimed at adding to the 10 percent of clinicians who now use an e-prescribing system.
Defense
Defense earmarks went beyond mission, IG says
In fiscal 2007, Congress appropriated $18 million in unnecessary funds, report concludes.
Defense
National security observers explain FISA ins and outs
The government's new surveillance law is a dense patchwork of new authorities that has puzzled even those most familiar with it.
Oversight
Judiciary chairman wants to talk with former OSC deputy
Jim Byrne, outgoing aide to embattled Special Counsel Scott Bloch, has said Bloch's failure to resign is hurting the agency.
Defense
Trade groups ask Congress to delay cargo security rule
Rule would require manufacturers to submit 10 new categories of data on cargo containers before they are shipped to the United States by sea.
Defense
Democratic leaders weigh defense bill as vehicle for continuing resolution
Congressional aides noted that President Bush would not be able to veto the defense measure, making it an attractive option.
Pay & Benefits
No spike in TSP loans, withdrawals despite weak economy
Officials say the Thrift Savings Plan hasn’t experienced the same volatility as private sector 401(k) plans.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Security analysts praise Obama's pledge for a cyber chief
Position's direct line to the president would give cybersecurity more clout, but how much is unclear.
Defense
Lawmaker raises concerns over huge TSA personnel contract
House committee chairman wants specifics on how $1.2 billion deal would address agency’s persistent workforce problems.
Oversight
IRS head says agency to focus efforts on enforcement
Commissioner says the agency has largely met the goals of a 1998 measure requiring it to shed its geographic-based structure.
Defense
Navy's fighter jet shortage may be worse than expected
To minimize the size of the shortfall, the service hopes to get 10,000 flight hours out of each of its Hornets.
Defense
Pilot program may overhaul treatment of veterans
Pentagon-VA program takes aim at a bureaucratic redundancy.
Pay & Benefits
HR leaders have transition on their minds
Recruiting, performance management continue to top priority lists in chief human capital officer survey.
Defense
Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
DHS chief says a guest-worker program would help stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the nation's Southern border.
Oversight