Three big reforms in military health are being reconsidered due to the pandemic.
DoD CIO Dana Deasy says officials have been finding temporary homes for cloud applications that were counting on the long-delayed JEDI program. Other preparatory that's not technically part of the contract has been proceeding apace too.
Only a little more than a third of the R&D expenses the Pentagon reimburses contractors for each year match up with the department's own modernization priorities, the Government Accountability Office says.
In today's Federal Newscast, two million appointments canceled during the initial wave of the coronavirus pandemic still need rescheduling at the Veterans Health Administration.
Companies filing for reimbursements under $2 million may get streamlined service.
In today's Federal Newscast, an AFGE conducted survey of VA members finds nearly 1,000 employees say racism has made their jobs more difficult.
The top officials from each branch want hospitals and clinics back under their control.
In today's Federal Newscast, the White House threatens to veto the House's minibus to fund a large amount of agencies.
Lawmakers probably won't have time to slip ideas to better space procurement in this year's defense policy bill.
For the military, the pandemic is starting to echo lessons of war and shape the defense medical system in new ways, just as conflicts did in the past.
In today's Federal Newscast, Homeland Security Committee chairman Bennie Thompson wants to know what DHS is doing to keep employees safe.
An IG inspection found half a billion dollars in unfunded maintenance items at DoD health care facilities, including at least seven that could cause death or serious injuries.
The House Armed Services Committee chairman says DoD has enough money to tide its industrial base over.
The markup would put a one year hold on the cuts and restructuring.
In today's Federal Newscast, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says BLM issued 173 relocation notices to employees, and about 80 accepted the move to Colorado.