Oversight
Defense measure could steer billions toward contractors
Analysis finds that much of the work would go to large contractors.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Military Health System plans to ‘evolve’ electronic record system
Agency will work on converged evolution of VA and Defense systems.
Oversight
Report: Progress mixed on tracking IT equipment
Agencies are taking a proactive approach to IT asset management, but lack proper funding.
Oversight
Federal money managers see positive investment returns
Chief financial officers have made substantial progress in reconciling the government’s books, but serious problems remain.
Oversight
Privacy protections strengthened in health IT bill
But amended version of legislation also states that a "good faith" data disclosure, like a letter sent to the wrong address, would not constitute a privacy breach.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies to boost efforts to hire more disabled employees, report says
Virtual recruiting can make job candidates more comfortable, improve communication.
Defense
Air Force nominees say they will try to regain public's trust
Some lawmakers are skeptical about whether the leadership change can solve systemic problems at the service.
Oversight
Losing Ground
Republicans no longer have a realistic chance of holding their own in this year's Senate contests.
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