Defense
Senator calls for permanent wartime contracting watchdog
Level of waste in Iraq and Afghanistan warrants more focused oversight, says Sen. Claire McCaskill, a former state auditor.
Oversight
Reorganization of Minerals Management Service raises doubts
Keeping revenue collection and regulatory enforcement within Interior creates a conflict of interest, commissioner says.
Defense
More contractors than troops killed during past year in Iraq and Afghanistan
When contractors are counted, total U.S. fatalities in those wars exceeds 7,500 since 2001.
Defense
National Guard and reserves need more resources, study finds
Unstable funding, equipment shortfalls, poor personnel management system and war are taking a toll on reservists.
Defense
Bill would extend health coverage to adult children of CHAMPVA beneficiaries
Change would mirror health reform law granting coverage to dependent children up to age 26.
Defense
Devil is in the details regarding Defense spending guidance
Industry and Congress support the Pentagon’s efficiency initiative goals, but await more information on implementation.
Defense
Army seeks hundreds of contracting specialists
Service will insource 4,000 acquisition personnel and hire hundreds more to boost workforce.
Defense
New rules aim to rein in Defense spending
Guidance to acquisition staff will affect how the Pentagon spends $400 billion annually on weapons and services.
Defense
Agency sustainability plans show the challenges of going green
Accurately gauging energy use is among the difficulties highlighted in newly released reports from 54 agencies.
Oversight
Interior seeks more resources to oversee offshore oil and gas activities
Request for additional funding and personnel comes in response to oversight board report.
News
NIH to begin Gulf oil spill health study
Research will focus on workers’ exposure to oil and dispersants, as well as mental health consequences.
Trends
Building Boom
Feds are supposed to be leading the way on clean energy, but they’ll have to do more than overhaul outdated facilities.
Oversight
Nuclear security remains bulk of Energy budget
Nearly three-quarters of the fiscal 2011 budget is slated for weapons programs, nonproliferation and cleanup activities.
Defense
Air Force realigns headquarters space functions
Service undersecretary will coordinate operational activities, assistant secretary will manage acquisitions.
Defense
Agencies examine combat-related substance abuse
National Institutes of Health and VA will fund research on drug and alcohol abuse associated with military deployments.
Defense
Pentagon lacks a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, report says
Task force finds uneven implementation of programs across military services.
Defense
Army cancels ground combat vehicle contract
Service plans to issue a revised solicitation within three months.
Defense
Defense agency seeks 10 percent price reduction from suppliers
Logistics officials will focus on “price reasonableness” and signing more long-term contracts.
Defense
NIH renews research for countering nuclear threats
Seven institutions will receive funding to develop medical countermeasures for dirty bombs or nuclear attack.
Defense
Pentagon pursues productivity growth
As budgets tighten, the Defense Department and its contractors look for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
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