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From Nextgov.com: Senators voice concern about SSA's ability to keep up with more retirees
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
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Maryland lawmaker tries to ease federal employees’ fears about health care
Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen says reform would not adversely affect FEHBP enrollees.
Defense
Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to hold a Thursday hearing on the shootings.
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Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
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Rule would require contractors to vet employees for conflicts of interest
Proposed change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation would put burden on contractors, rather than the government.
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USAID nomination raises agency questions
Agriculture official's nomination sparks concerns about the future of USDA research programs and USAID's relationship with State.
Defense
Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
Mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles mark a significant departure from the slow development cycles typical of most major defense programs, says Pentagon chief.
Defense
Alleged Army gunman’s former patients need follow-up care, observers say
Service declines to discuss steps Army is taking, if any, to help soldiers formerly treated by psychiatrist.
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IT acquisitions present new challenges for Pentagon
Top Defense official says department must be nimble in providing soldiers with state-of-the-art technologies.
Defense
Gates stepping up fight against roadside bombs
Defense secretary is creating a departmentwide task force aimed at combating the growing threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan.
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From Nextgov.com: Will the White House give CIOs more power in the fiscal 2011 budget?
Some see language in fiscal 2010 spending bills as a signal that the Obama administration will grant IT chiefs more spending authority, while others say wait and see.
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Bush procurement policy chief will appeal conviction
David Safavian’s argument will revolve partly around the possibility of a vindictive prosecution.
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White House push to reduce contractors is at odds with expanding role of agencies
President Obama's ambitious agenda is running head on into its desire to cut contracting. Something has to give.
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Tennessee Valley Authority union joins larger engineers federation
Union will work to raise TVA debt ceiling in exchange for compromises on workers’ right to organize.
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Procurement nominee stresses importance of building acquisition workforce
Daniel Gordon is a “broadly supported, uncontroversial nomination,” says Senate chairman.
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Democrat seeks vote on debt panel deal
Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana is one of 15 lawmakers looking at a must-pass increase in the federal debt ceiling as leverage for action on commission proposal.
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Senator demands answers on firing of AmeriCorps IG
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, threatens to place holds on nominees if administration does not respond to questions about Gerald Walpin.
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