Defense
Senators seek funds for 12 more C-17s
President Obama does not want to buy more C-17 planes and says the military has an adequate supply.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG reports detail abuses in hiring, travel, bonuses at VA technology office
Allegations revolve around “inappropriate personal relationship” between former CIO and another agency official.
Oversight
New FDA facility will oversee tobacco regulation
The Center for Tobacco Products will be staffed by several hundred current agency employees and new hires.
Oversight
Strong management will be critical to health care reform
Administrative factors largely forgotten in the debate over plans to enhance the health system will be central to success, academies find.
Oversight
OPM creates office to oversee the Senior Executive Service
Central unit will make management of the top ranks of federal officials more efficient, personnel chief says.
Oversight
SBA and Commerce will expand outreach to small and minority-owned firms
Procurement officials will highlight contracting opportunities at 200 events during the next 90 days.
Defense
Cabinet secretaries issue swine flu guidelines
Employers should prepare for short staffing this fall, and encourage employees with flu-like symptoms to stay home, officials say.
Oversight
Timing of Senate food safety bill is uncertain
Legislation would expand FDA's access to firms' records on compliance and issue performance standards on food safety.
Oversight
Stimulus reporting registration off to a smooth start
About 3,000 recipients of Recovery Act money have enrolled at FederalReporting.gov so they will be prepared to submit spending information in October.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Upcoming migration to Windows 7 could be a headache for most agencies
Federal IT shops that still use Windows XP will be required to save data and settings before making the switch , or be forced to buy technical support from Microsoft.
Oversight
HHS says grassroots efforts to fight Medicare fraud have paid off
Department claims that a volunteer program aimed at educating seniors about Medicare and Medicaid so far has saved the government $100 million.
Defense
Defense contractors brace for life without supplemental bills
The administration plans to fund military operations through the regular appropriations process and to change spending priorities.
Oversight
Panelists call for change in human resources workforce and mission
HR offices should look inward and think about their strategic role, personnel specialists say.
Oversight
Talking Points
Campaign committees are increasingly weighing in on policy issues as well as elections.
Defense
Army readies draft of modernization plan
The service is on track to complete by Labor Day a proposal for updating its fighting forces.
Oversight
Appropriators, Obama agree on program terminations
Lawmakers plan to ax 11 of 48 discretionary, nonmilitary programs targeted for elimination by the president.
Defense
Pentagon Web site redesigned to appeal to younger audience
Makeover highlights social media tools, aims to draw in more 18 to 24 year olds.
Oversight
Registration for stimulus money recipients starts on Aug. 17
Online sign up marks the first step toward full spending reports, due in early October.
Defense
Obama submits plan to pay for troops
The $1 billion needed to pay for additional soldiers would come from lower-priority requirements.
Defense