Oversight
National health records network to expand
HHS initiative also will integrate electronic health records from Defense, Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Service and other agencies.
Defense
TSA makes more modifications to screener pay system
Administrator says new pay-for-performance system has become “far too complicated.”
Pay & Benefits
Healthy Choice?
A study shows that high-deductible health plans have done little to crack down on rising costs.
Oversight
Agencies still resist outsourcing financial management, expert says
Some large departments are not embracing the financial management line of business, while most small agencies have outsourced operations.
Defense
Contractor tests missile defense technology for civilian airliners
Northrop Grumman ready to produce onboard system, but the question is who will pay for it.
Oversight
FDA commissioner: Unfunded provisions giving agency headache
A provision requiring a faster response to petitions regarding generic drug approval will pose problems.
Oversight
Most panels refrain from launching passport probes
State Department's response to the issue appears to have at least temporarily headed off inquiries from other committees.
Oversight
HHS secretary keeps it real on blog
Michael Leavitt's chatty postings on health care reform, overseas trips are an informal alternative to other Cabinet officials' blogs.
Management
Mixing It Up
In his quest for diversity, Rep. Danny Davis sets his sights on the senior executive ranks.
Oversight
OMB announces new cap on executive compensation costs in federal contracts
Fiscal 2008 cap nearly $15,000 higher than last year.
Oversight
Number of bogus IRS e-mails spikes
Security vendor reports a 3,000 percent increase in the number of phishing attempts to trick taxpayers to give up personal information.
Tech
HHS awards network contract to share medical records
Harris Corp. plans to reuse technology to build an information gateway that ultimately will open to private health care providers.
Defense
Federal grand jury in special Iraq IG probe hears more witnesses
Investigation remains focused on allegations that Stuart Bowen and his deputy illegally read staff's e-mails.
Defense
Navy chief warns against diversion of destroyer funds
Gary Roughead says using the Navy's DDG-1000 destroyer as a "cash cow" to pay for other ships will affect combat capabilities.
Defense
Airlines, Homeland Security tangle over fingerprint regulations
DHS could issue rule requiring airlines to take fingerprints of most foreigners leaving the U.S. via air as part of national security program.
Pay & Benefits
Generations are in sync on quality of work life, says panel
Leadership and pay flexibility are linchpins to hiring and keeping a young, diverse workforce.
Oversight