Oversight
Mismanagement, not technology, caused Census handheld trouble, auditors say
Hill hears that a 'failure of government not contract performance' was to blame for forgoing handheld computers for 2010 census.
Oversight
Trade group weighs in on Blackwater, IBM
Official with the Professional Services Council says contracting is not driven by politics as often as it appears to be.
Defense
Another troop surge in Iraq 'pretty remote,' general says
Petraeus says he would be able to reposition U.S. forces in Iraq to respond to hot spots in the country.
Defense
Committee Republicans blast inaction on DHS authorization bill
Annual authorization legislation helps lawmakers direct sprawling department, which has grown in size and budget every year since it was created in 2003.
Pay & Benefits
VA pay hurts recruiting of medical personnel, panel says
Lawmakers say problems associated with veterans’ care highlight concerns about overall U.S. health services.
Defense
Lawmakers say ICE official sought to mask Halloween incident
Democrats question motives of Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief who allegedly ordered photos of an employee in a racially insensitive costume to be destroyed.
Oversight
FAA defends testimony of officials at panel's hearing
Agency spokeswoman says the testimony of two witnesses on safety oversight was "in no way misleading."
Management
Fostering Innovation
How federal IT managers can encourage their employees to think outside the box.
Oversight
Inspectors general detail $11.4 billion in potential savings governmentwide in fiscal 2007
Annual report cites more cooperation, prosecutions and clean audits.
Defense
Army urged to develop process to wage war in cyberspace
Director of electronic warfare calls for a more proactive program to combat enemy information campaigns.
Defense
Hack steered Coast Guard e-learning users to al Jazeera site
Incident shows importance of conducting security assessments of applications, CIO says.
Oversight
Republicans seek probe of alleged lobbying by EPA officials
Request is the latest salvo in dispute between agency chief Stephen Johnson and career staff over California waiver.
Oversight
Lawmakers accuse FAA of inaccurate testimony
Democrats question last week's testimony of agency officials on safety meetings with airlines, repair stations.
Pay & Benefits
OPM increases leave cap for senior Defense employees
Executives can carry over 90 days, on par with Senior Executive Service rule.
Pay & Benefits
OPM adds substance abuse services to federal health plan
Most employees’ insurance will cover a medical procedure that screens for alcohol and drug abuse.
Oversight
Democrats increase pressure on overseas contract fraud
Bill would require all contractors to report fraud and over-billing to inspectors general and contracting officers.
Defense
Committee members seek info on Homeland Security use of satellites
Lawmakers tell DHS they will prevent the new National Applications Office from opening until their concerns are addressed.
Defense