Defense
Former Defense leaders call for simpler acquisition system
Proposed reforms include issuing more multiyear contracts and eliminating burdensome regulations.
Defense
Air Force need for F-35s is under review
Whether the service ultimately buys more or fewer fighters than planned depends on Quadrennial Defense Review.
Oversight
Agencies should link diversity and retention goals, says EEOC
Hiring a minority employee simply to fulfill diversity requirements is not enough, says acting chairman.
Defense
Energy secretary is surprised by nuclear disclosure
Steven Chu learned from media reports about the disclosure of confidential documents showing the whereabouts of stockpiles of nuclear weapons and fuel.
Oversight
FDA chief: More money is needed for inspections
Margaret Hamburg says inspecting a domestic food facility costs more than $900,000.
Defense
Scramble begins for top GOP post on Armed Services Committee
At least three lawmakers have expressed interest in the ranking member spot Rep. John McHugh will vacate if he is confirmed as the Army secretary.
Management
Managing Risk
The private sector failed to prevent the financial collapse. Can agencies do better?
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air Force uses jets for long-range communications on battlefields
New system will provide almost round-the-clock radio communications over a battlefield from an altitude of 40,000 feet.
Pay & Benefits
Senate considers bill affecting federal retirement
Lawmakers this week take up legislation that would, among other things, allow FERS employees to count their unused sick leave toward retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Report finds widespread enrollment in pricey prescription drug plans
Choosing a co-insurance plan could add thousands of dollars to the annual cost of specialty drugs to treat chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Oversight
Recovery.gov gears up for a makeover
Stimulus oversight panel will issue a request for proposal for IT vendors in the coming weeks.
Oversight
SEC official sees 'logic and efficiency' with merger
Market watchdog would work together well with Commodity Futures Trading Commission even without merger, chair says.
Defense
Supplemental likely to have $3.1 billion for planes
Negotiators are set to agree to the funding, which was included in the House-passed version of the bill but not in the Senate one.
Defense
House, Senate Dems tentatively agree on supplemental
Senate majority leader says moving some appropriations bills separately rather than bundling them together will be a priority this year.
Defense
Obama taps GOP's McHugh to lead Army
The New York lawmaker has reached across the aisle, most recently on a defense acquisition reform bill that won unanimous congressional support.
Oversight