Defense
DHS-supported fusion centers raise civil liberties concerns
Virginia governor calls for investigation into methods used to create 2009 state threat assessment.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense's 'top doc' and e-record proponent makes his last rounds
Dr. Casscells, assigned the task to improve care at the maligned Walter Reed Army Medical Center, focused on patients and the network that supports them.
Defense
New Defense procurement chief lays out priorities
Ashton Carter says logistics issues that fly under the radar are on his list.
Defense
Senators urge Homeland Security to tighten border
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says she is open to closing individual ports of entry if needed.
Defense
Former Pentagon officials offer advice on acquisition reform
Procurement veterans agree the Defense Department must rebuild its workforce of experienced contracting professionals.
Oversight
Bill gives state and local governments more stimulus flexibility
Legislation would allow funds to be used for oversight and contract management.
Oversight
Senator seeks indefinite competitive sourcing freeze
Bill to “clean up” contracting includes language that would bar competitions until the process is overhauled.
Oversight
OMB is working on how to collect efficiency advice from feds
Obama called for ideas to improve government operations during his April 25 radio address.
Pay & Benefits
Bargaining Table
Unions will use every opportunity to push for extending collective bargaining rights to certain federal employees.
Oversight
Final 2010 budget blueprint supports military-civilian pay parity
Language encouraging agencies to identify and eliminate poor-performing federal programs gets axed from the bill.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Bill would shut down over-budget, behind-schedule IT projects
Agencies would receive support from IT team for projects that run over original cost estimates , with severely over-budget ones facing cancellation.
Defense
Commandant argues for new Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
Marine Corps chief James Conway says the military needs the capability provided by the vehicle.
Oversight