Oversight
OPM approves new long-term care contract
Some enrollees will face premium increases of up to 25 percent.
Oversight
USAID reviews for-profits’ role in foreign assistance grants
New interpretation of rules could limit the pool of talent available to nonprofits that need help on aid projects.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA benefits system continues to encounter processing problems
Many vets logging onto Veterans Online Application Web site, launched on May 1, couldn’t attach documents required to receive educational benefits.
Defense
Lawmakers compete to protect power grid from hackers
Several agencies and congressional committees can claim oversight of cybersecurity.
Defense
Army's largest contractor in Iraq under renewed attack
DCAA director says contractor cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
News
From Nextgov.com: Veterans frustrated over inaccessible, slow online benefits system
New site to receive applications to help pay for veterans' education under the new GI bill becomes overloaded on first day.
Defense
DHS union, management clash over flu concerns
Labor group seeks broad authority for border, transportation agents to wear face masks.
Defense
Admiral and CBO analyst part waters over Navy budget outlook
Analyst says shipbuilding program will cost $12 billion to $14 billion more than it is likely to receive.
Defense
Murtha won't add tanker provision to supplemental
Defense chief has said splitting the aerial refueling contract would be "a very bad mistake."
Oversight
House and Senate bills target agency spending
Legislation introduced by Democratic members could revive elements of the Bush administration’s PART initiative.
Oversight
Stimulus watchdog optimistic about reining in waste
Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board Chairman Earl Devaney says he didn’t “go into this thing thinking it’s going to fail.”
Defense
Sen. Akaka plans legislation to shore up intelligence workforce
Agencies should expand joint-duty programs, language and culture training, officials say.
Oversight
FAA, air traffic controllers to reopen talks
Former agency head Jane Garvey will lead a team of mediators to negotiate an end to long-running contract dispute.
Defense
Committee to quiz ex-FBI agent on interrogation tactics
Agent is likely to testify that traditional methods are just as effective as enhanced ones.
Oversight