Oversight
GSA announces new chief of staff
Michael Robertson will focus on sustainability, open government, economic recovery and contracting.
Defense
Experts suggest eight ways to fix the VA claims backlog
Recommendations include computerizing records, improving coordination with the Defense Department and better prioritizing cases.
Oversight
Harvard professor nominated to head CMS
Donald Berwick's name had been circulating for months.
Oversight
Divided Government
If the GOP recaptures the House during the midterm election, it could help President Obama's reelection chances.
Oversight
Senators subpoena agencies for Fort Hood shooting data
Summons sent to Defense and Justice after months of wrangling over access to investigation information.
Oversight
Revamped Thrift Savings website could be delayed until June
Load tests must be completed and multimedia features will be added as the project evolves, officials say.
Oversight
White House creates advisory board on federal management
Group will offer guidance on government operations, technology.
Defense
Rivals team up for helicopter contract
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky Aircraft join forces in competition to build president's fleet.
Oversight
HHS: Insurers should extend coverage early
Department urges insurance for dependents under 26 before health care reform becomes law in September.
Oversight
Senator calls health care reform ‘mother of all implementation challenges’
Virginia Democrat pledges to ensure value of major programs is measured in a meaningful way.
Oversight
Poll: Trust in government nose dives
Despite dismal figures, public still views federal agencies more positively than they do Congress.
Pay & Benefits
OPM will launch branding campaign, test lab to recruit new hires
Director John Berry says he has assembled a ‘cool team’ to work on making federal service a popular destination.
Defense
Forward Observer: Rational Defense
The country is spending more than $1 trillion a year on national defense despite fighting only two little wars against enemies with no ships, warplanes or tanks.
Oversight
Lawmakers announce initiative to increase diversity on Capitol Hill
After years of focusing on diversity in federal agencies, Congress looks in the mirror.
Oversight
Pentagon to rebid Afghan police training contract
Earlier this year, GAO blocked Army’s plan to pivot the work to an existing Defense contract.
Defense
Defense shapes savvier shoppers
Acquisition university faces the challenge of training thousands of new procurement professionals.
Oversight
Furloughed Transportation workers receive back pay
CBO says back pay for two days of furlough will cost $1 million.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: McCain suggests using military tech on Mexico border
The Arizona senator describes drug cartels’ operations in the area as irregular warfare and says the rising violence justifies a military response , including the use of technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles.
Oversight
Obama orders mine safety review
President wants Congress to beef up existing safety laws in wake of latest explosion in West Virginia.
Oversight