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February 9
- Airlines oppose renewed push for higher security fees
- Analysis: Visa security is critical to preventing terrorist attacks
- Gimme My Discount!
- Haiti response effort brings lessons from Katrina
- Senator lifts nominee holds, says issues being addressed
- The Earlybird: Headlines and Blog Posts
- VA tightens rules for veterans contracting program
February 8
- Army bases face funding gap this year
- From Nextgov.com: DISA telecommuters can work just fine even with more snow
- Labor coalition raises questions about generic drug prices for some feds
- Lawmakers race the clock to extend surveillance provisions
- Murtha dies at 77 after hospitalization
- NOAA proposes new climate agency
February 5
- Debt vote shows freshmen Dem concerns
- From Nextgov.com: Reps. like Obama's tech proposals to track health quality, fraud
- High-priority performance goals don't draw additional budget dollars
- House panel: Defense review lacks priorities
- House sends debt limit increase, pay/go to White House
- Senate bill aims to boost small business contracting
- Senator puts blanket hold on presidential nominees
February 4
- Budget chief catches flak on deficit commission
- Debt limit increase nears final House vote
- DHS comes under fire for failure to track conference and travel costs
- Energy secretary gets heat on Yucca funding
- From Nextgov.com: Government takes layered approach to aviation security
- Senate confirms Johnson as GSA administrator
- Winter storm in Washington highlights telework
February 3
- Analysis: Internationally oriented executives needed
- Contractors welcome military surge in Afghanistan
- From Nextgov.com: VA tests online score card for IT projects
- Gates rejects multiyear deal on Navy aircraft
- National intelligence chief bemoans politicizing of security
- Obama budget revives dispute over new spy satellites
- Some agencies could see staff gains in 2011
- Spending plan attracts bipartisan criticism
- Strategic reviews emphasize risk management
February 2
- Budget calls for larger acquisition workforce
- Defense budget tackles major management issues
- Defense chief continues push to 'rebalance' U.S. military forces
- From Nextgov.com: Budget freeze could lead agencies to focus on IT projects that reduce costs, report says
- Gates sacks F-35 manager, withholds Lockheed payments
- HHS budget supports flu-fighting efforts
- Panel will study impact of gay ban repeal on military
- Program Cuts, Agency-by-Agency
- Some nonsecurity agencies see slight budget boosts
- Strategy for stepping up veterans hiring focuses on training, outreach
February 1
- Administration outlines performance management strategy
- Budget calls for more data on employee satisfaction and health
- Democrats see key ingredients for passage of 2011 budget
- From Nextgov.com: Obama budget proposal counts on IT to save millions
- House GOP leader willing to look for Defense cuts
- Interior plan reduces travel, IT spending
- Obama proposes eliminating locality pay surveys
- Obama seeks increase in Defense spending
- Obama's $3.8 trillion budget slashes 120 programs
- President's budget recommends pay parity
- Stimulus funded nearly 600,000 jobs in late 2009, recipients report
January 31
January 30
January 29
- Contractors assist in Haiti earthquake relief
- Employee groups call for pay parity in budget proposal
- Feds face steep challenges meeting new pollution targets
- From Nextgov.com: OPM kills plan to stop using SSNs as government employee identifiers
- GSA moves closer to a permanent leader
- Obama budget to seek $7 billion for nuclear stockpile
- Pentagon leaders set to testify on 'don't ask, don't tell'
- Senate leader attempts to break stalemate on GSA nominee
January 28
- Budget likely will target agencies' top performance goals
- Continuing resolutions could be on the horizon for agencies
- Democrats get mixed budget office views on TARP
- From Nextgov.com: Critical infrastructure is a frequent target for cyberattacks, report says
- Senate approves debt ceiling increase
- Unions are anxious for details of spending freeze
January 27
- Director: NCTC has analyst shortage
- Federal employees continue to see favoritism in promotions and awards
- From Nextgov.com: White House bars agencies from posting some statistics
- Obama calls for loan forgiveness for public service, transparency
- Obama is forced to adjust State of the Union goals
- Obama to broaden top-level pay freeze
- Reaction to Obama freeze proposal comes with caveats
- Vilsack names more key deputies
January 26
- Analysts: Defense budget likely to receive increased scrutiny
- From Nextgov.com: Public satisfaction with federal Web sites increased in 2009
- Interior aims to improve workforce diversity
- Napolitano: Aviation security tops DHS priority list
- Obama to propose 'nuanced' spending freeze
- Problems remain in Homeland Security oversight
- Senators seek military trial for terrorism suspect
- Spending freeze will have exceptions
January 25
- Audit faults State for failing to monitor Iraq contract
- Bipartisan group announces debt panel
- Congress has light load for State of the Union week
- From Nextgov.com: Governments will rely on high-tech security center for Olympics
- Markup set to seek information on health bill deals
- OPM launches revamped USAjobs.gov
January 22
- Budget agency launches review of alleged threat against OPM official
- Former adviser gives Obama an 'A-' on defense policy
- From Nextgov.com: VA slips slightly in deployment of GI bill claims system
- House chairman sees wholesale overhaul of GSEs
- Obama to request $14.2 billion to train, equip Afghan forces
- Report says size of FCC staff decreased steadily during past decade
- Vilsack: USDA programs boost economy
- Watch lists don't necessarily bar entry, officials say
January 21
- Bill would boost oversight of FEHBP prescription drugs
- From Nextgov.com: One year in, resistance to open government memo lingers
- GOP senator seeks $120 billion in funding cuts
- Grim trend in Army suicides continues
- Lawmakers include feds in excise tax relief
- Lawmakers weigh security spending options
- Obama sets new tone for regulatory process
- Pentagon taps career Navy executive to dissolve NSPS
- Report reveals trouble with new Army combat systems
- State of the Union, debt limit top agenda
January 20
- At one-year mark, Obama shows progress on management pledges
- Defense contractors are confident about fiscal 2011 budget
- Embattled TSA nominee withdraws
- From Nextgov.com: Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
- Obama goes after tax-delinquent contractors
- Official: Terrorist watch list system is too bureaucratic
- Visa, watch list changes are questioned
- Withdrawal of TSA nominee raises concern about agency workforce
January 19
- Challenges remain in administrative judge hiring, evaluation
- Forward Observer: F-35 Challenges Gates
- From Nextgov.com: Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
- Obama to unveil fiscal 2011 budget on Feb. 1
- Professor launches fight to save consumer protection agency
- Retirement savings plan to launch new Web site in May
- Senator: Obama favors panel on deficit
- Survey: Many federal contractors saw boost despite recession
January 15
- Defense takes aim at contractor business systems
- Feds are left out of excise tax compromise
- Fort Hood review recommends action against several officers
- From Nextgov.com: Defense launches online system to coordinate Haiti relief efforts
- House majority leader touts deficit reduction commission, pay/go
- States get expanded role in Guard policy
January 14
- Civil liberties group probes legal basis for drone attacks
- Dems aim to send health bill to CBO Friday
- From Nextgov.com: Establishing telecommunications systems tops feds' to-do list for Haiti
- Key lawmakers tackle Islamic extremism in the military
- Marines cite mounting equipment needs
- OPM debuts new health center at headquarters building
- Outgoing intelligence HR chief says pay-for-performance can work
- Senate takes on thorny debt limit increase
- White House solicits advice from industry on modernizing government
January 13
- Admiral: Fleet size hinges on larger maintenance budget
- Customs got alleged terrorist's name days before flight
- From Nextgov.com: Amtrak to offer passengers wireless Internet on high-speed trains
- Homeland Security halts deportations to Haiti after earthquake
- Lawmakers outline Hill terrorism probes
- Navy advocates see rough waters ahead
- Obama to host forum on modernizing government
- OMB official accused of threatening OPM inspector general over budget
- Report calls for overhaul of presidential transition process
- State Department employees are accounted for after quake
January 12
- Democrats slam effort to block EPA from regulating emissions
- Empty Agriculture offices, including food safety, raise concerns
- From Nextgov.com: Federal IT spending to increase almost 4 percent in fiscal 2010
- House leaders return, with health overhaul back on front burner
- Suicide prevention continues to elude Army leaders
- Transportation IG finds gaps in contractor enforcement
January 11
- Concern grows over stalled GSA nomination
- From Nextgov.com: FDA nationwide electronic network will track safety of drugs and medical devices
- Intelligence HR chief is stepping down
- Labor leaders pitch health bill concerns to Obama
- Many U.S. embassies lack additional layer of visa security
- New airport screening policy under fire
- Unions create governmentwide coalition
January 8
- From Nextgov.com: IT improvements big part of Obama's call for better security
- Questions persist about security lapses
- USDA chief plans for Afghanistan trip
- Vows of bipartisanship give way to rancor on House oversight panel
- Women's group pushes overhaul of pay-for-performance programs
January 7
- Agency defends 'clunkers' contracts
- Cadillac health care tax is closer to law
- From Nextgov.com: GSA tags Steven Kempf to lead Federal Acquisition Service
- House will return for short work week
- Lawmaker asks GAO to investigate gaps in terrorist watch lists
- President orders agencies to take new security steps
- Senator blocks Treasury nominees
January 6
- Army to spend heavily on new aircraft
- From Nextgov.com: Hundreds of vets participate in test of sharing electronic health records
- Government management is a fit for businessman, observers say
- Interior Department tightens leasing rules
- Patent and Trademark Office seeks OK to spend higher fee income
- Rule would waive Buy American provisions for some Afghanistan support contracts
- Senator seeks review of 'cash for clunkers' effort
- Student interns head back to college to tout Energy Department
January 5
- Agriculture's cafeteria serves healthy meals alongside traditional fare
- Dissension, poor communications found at federal nuclear site
- From Nextgov.com: Private equity firm buys majority of GovDelivery
- Industry resists proposal for single banking regulator
- Lawmakers pan plan to skip conference on health bill
- Major defense contractor moves headquarters to DC region
- OPM announces reorganization
January 4
- Deputy director begins work at OPM
- From Nextgov.com: Web application gives air travelers chance to rate airport security procedures
- GSA lowers mileage reimbursement rate in 2010
- Gunman shoots two federal employees at Las Vegas courthouse
- Informal negotiations on health bill are likely instead of conference
- Iraqi government plans to file suit against Blackwater guards
- OPM issues regulations expanding life insurance access
- Panels set hearings, key Homeland Security posts still vacant
- TSP funds end 2009 on positive note
- White House: No 'smoking gun' in hand to halt attack
December 29
December 28
December 24
December 23
- A federal holiday poem
- Administration alters stimulus job counting formula
- Agencies under pressure to mix and match public, private workers
- From Nextgov: Education, IRS try to make filing student aid form less daunting
- Head of Foreign Agricultural Service reassigned
- Obama issues order implementing 2010 pay raise
- White House taps new Coast Guard commandant
December 22
- Defense measure aims to improve contractors' handling of sexual assault cases
- EEOC proposes changes to federal discrimination complaint process
- From Nextgov.com: Congress takes and gives in funding major Defense IT projects
- Senate language eases employee fears about OPM and health reform
- Senate moves up final healthcare overhaul vote
December 21
- Agencies identify $19 billion in contract savings
- From Nextgov.com: VA employee presents cost-cutting idea to Obama despite snow
- Obama set to name cyber coordinator
- Obama signs 3.4 percent raise for military
- Senate on track to approve health bill
- Senate vote sets up health overhaul passage
December 19
December 18
- Agriculture chief disputes USDA climate bill study
- From Nextgov.com: Senators introduce bills to boost acquisition workforce roles, training
- Senator backs settlement of Indian trust fund case
- Watchdog urges Homeland Security to tighten conference policies
- Worries about price tag of domestic partner benefits bill fade
December 17
- Defense and State brace for surge in Afghanistan contracting
- Defense releases guidelines for NSPS transition
- From Nextgov.com: GSA awards geospatial services agreements to four firms
- Lawmakers see danger in national debt
- Senate leader eyes key Monday vote on health bill
- Troop surge to bring more orders for unmanned aircraft
December 16
- From Nextgov.com: Delays in Networx transition put cloud computing decisions on hold
- House passes Defense spending bill, riders
- Partner benefits bill advances, but hurdles remain
- Senate leader's Christmas wish list is growing
- Veterans Affairs' acquisition practices come under fire
December 15
- Defense bill breathes new life into canceled programs
- Fight over tanker pact puts two nominations in limbo
- From Nextgov.com: House backs e-standards for financial reports
- IG will investigate whether department misused funds
- Number of Homeland Security contractors raises eyebrows
- Senator asks IRS to report on contractors' unpaid taxes
- Senators: Army needs better info about soldiers
- Watchdog urges Postal Service managers to support cost-cutting initiative
December 14
- Aides: Short PATRIOT extension likely
- Appropriators give lifeline to helicopter program
- Democrat proposes raising net worth cap for minority small business program
- From Nextgov.com: Obama administration proposes metrics for testing FISMA performance
- GAO upholds protests of Army truck pact
- Groups claim data on federal employees' salaries is misleading
- Senate sends omnibus spending measure to Obama's desk
December 13
December 12
December 11
- As Open Season ends, feds' full attention turns to health care reform
- From Nextgov.com: Open government could present a challenge to intelligence agencies
- Fund proposed for female farmers in USDA bias cases
- House leaders insist on statutory pay/go
- House passes massive financial regulatory overhaul
- Senate leader files cloture on spending bill with 2 percent pay raise
- Veterans Affairs employee wins cost-cutting contest
- Veterans to receive priority in VA contract awards
December 10
- Budget crunch could force fee hikes at immigration agency
- From Nextgov.com: Tech firm stands accused of contract manipulation
- GAO finds confusion among recipients of stimulus transportation funds
- House approves federal pay raise; sends omnibus to Senate
- OPM issues regulation mandating stronger training programs
- President requests review of policy on condolence letters
- Senate majority leader offers a way to avoid weekend work on appropriations
- Spending bills will top Senate agenda, likely through weekend
December 9
- Commander says surge can be done quickly
- Conferees approve first part of year-end spending package
- Expanding mission of State's Diplomatic Security Bureau concerns lawmakers, GAO
- From Nextgov.com: State and Mexican billionaire team on texting to fight drug violence
- Grant program adds three cities to highest-risk group
- Obama creates labor-management council
- Panel unveils deficit commission bill
December 8
- GOP senators: $7 billion wasted in stimulus
- House may move soon on first of two omnibus measures
- Indian trust fund lawsuit settlement proposed
- Lawmakers back 2 percent raise, but nix locality pay freeze
- Open government directive sets tight deadlines
- SBA braces for flood of feedback on 8(a) rule changes
- Unions say Senate health bill tax provisions would 'devastate' FEHBP
December 7
- Administration announces finalists in cost-cutting contest
- Defense sexual assault programs need more resources, panel says
- Democratic rhetoric shifts on health plan
- Energy IG issues management alert over weatherization program
- Forward Observer: Back To Tit For Tat
- From Nextgov.com: NASA launches mega-IT consolidation project
- Managers are unsure government can handle expanded health care role
- Marines will be first to deploy to Afghanistan
- Proposal to beef up OPM role in health care met with skepticism
- Senators seek to force Congress, political appointees out of FEHBP
December 6
December 5
December 4
- Agencies join forces to stop arms trafficking to Mexico
- Audit unit says it helped GSA save hundreds of millions of dollars
- Bill caps flexible spending account contributions
- From Nextgov.com: Questions raised about access to public comments that White House gathers
- House Dems consider two-part omnibus plan for endgame
- Surge will include thousands of mine-resistant vehicles
December 3
- Administration goes after noncompliant Recovery Act recipients
- Bill would require agencies to recognize security clearances governmentwide
- DHS still struggling with management
- From Nextgov.com: White House cyber coordinator should have budget authority, former officials say
- Lawmaker hopes Northrop won't drop tanker bid
- Lawmakers question plans for new Walter Reed
- Napolitano to reset deadline for foreign cargo scanning
- Personnel chief vows swifter decisions on snow days
- Speaker dislikes surtax to pay for war
December 2
- Administration officials defend science in wake of 'climategate'
- Contracts might not be getting enough credit for stimulus job creation
- From Nextgov.com: VA nixes troubled tech projects
- Lawmakers eye Afghanistan withdrawal date, funding
- Northrop threatens to quit contest for tanker contract
- Obama says Afghan surge will cost $30 billion in fiscal 2010
- Survey: Feds save more money than average Americans
December 1
- All TSP funds increase in November
- Experts foresee need for fiscal 2010 Defense supplemental in spring
- From Nextgov.com: Survey shows cyberattacks are getting more disruptive
- GOP appropriator offers plan for funding Afghanistan troop increase
- NASA scientist avoids jail in procurement case
- Obama is first president to freeze locality pay
- Panel presses FAA on pilot fatigue rules
November 30
- Agencies can honor existing ACORN contracts
- CBO: Nongroup premiums will rise under health care bill
- From Nextgov.com: Could mobile technology have stopped the state dinner security breach?
- Job seekers continue to value face-to-face interaction
- Obama contacts Hill about Afghan decision
- Obama sets 2 percent civilian pay hike for 2010
- White House breach raises questions about Secret Service pay and oversight
November 25
- Analysis: Batten Down the Hatches
- From Nextgov.com: Military Health to evaluate two electronic dental records systems
- High health premiums could force some employees to shop around
- Interior details onshore oil and gas lease sales for 2010
- Pentagon pay plan's demise could pave way for broad reforms
- Watchdog finds 'pervasive deficiencies' in Medicare contract management
November 24
- Agencies authorized to dismiss employees early for Thanksgiving
- From Nextgov.com: University unites industry, government to tighten energy sector cybersecurity
- Obama executive order targets payment errors
- Obama's missile plan clears hurdle
- OPM extends direct hire authority for acquisition jobs
- Personnel system under scrutiny in Fort Hood review
- Prospects fade for quick Real ID repeal
November 23
- Corrections
- From Nextgov.com: Better reporting technology an unexpected byproduct of stimulus
- GSA is evicting labor officials from federal building in Chicago
- Official seeks more realistic plan for fighter jet program
- Paid parental leave touted as a way to improve retention
- Postal Service employees will receive pay raise in December
- Senate confirms procurement policy chief
November 20
- From Nextgov.com: Watchdog notes scheduling issues with visitor-tracking project
- GAO: Defense lost track of 72,000 combat medical records
- Grassley: Nominees are lax on compliance
- House panel pushes for answers on Social Security backlog
- Lawmakers demand answers on FAA outage
- Mental and physical health conditions get equal out-of-network coverage
- Most TSA employees are in line for performance-based payouts
- Navy: Newest carrier will be ready in 2015
- Rule could slow Pentagon's revolving door
- TSA nominee is endorsed by committee
November 19
- Air Force nominee: Tanker contest will be open
- Auditor and lawmakers are skeptical of stimulus data
- Bill would allow foreign contractors to be sued in U.S. courts
- From Nextgov.com: Medicare agency to post payment data on public Web site
- GAO finds extensive fraud in disabled veteran-owned small biz program
- Impending federal retirements could spur agencies to reassess needs
- Lawmaker adds support to Guantanamo replacement in Illinois
- NRC weighs sanctions against VA in prostate cancer treatment errors
November 18
- Agencies' improper payments increase; Obama to issue executive order
- Analysts: Defense industry will survive flatter budgets
- From Nextgov.com: Defense asks industry for help to cut its communications cord
- GAO: Security agency is making progress, but still falling short
- GOP senators are not optimistic about effort to end TARP
- House panel approves domestic partner benefits
- Panel: Treasury nominee made tax errors
- Panelists urge continued support for military's anti-smoking efforts
- Senate hearing scheduled Thursday for Air Force post nominee
November 17
- Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
- Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
- Defense measure likely to carry unfinished spending bills
- Employees raise concerns about USDA reorganization
- From Nextgov.com: Rep. Towns introduces bill banning feds from using file-sharing software
- GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
- OMB will release top government performance goals in February
- Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
November 16
- Armed Services panel delays briefing on Fort Hood incident
- From Nextgov.com: Senators voice concern about SSA's ability to keep up with more retirees
- Maryland lawmaker tries to ease federal employees' fears about health care
- Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government
- TSP launches campaign to boost employee participation
November 13
- Appeals judges deny request for locality pay
- Army combat stress is up Afghanistan, down in Iraq
- From Nextgov.com: FDA mulls regulating online claims, discussions about pharmaceuticals
- Gates: Vehicles blaze new procurement trail
- Insurer sends wrong benefit information to long-term care enrollees
- Rule would require contractors to vet employees for conflicts of interest
- USAID nomination raises agency questions
November 12
- Agencies begin implementing veterans hiring directive
- Alleged Army gunman's former patients need follow-up care, observers say
- From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security CIO reviewing dozens of IT programs for cost and risks
- Gates stepping up fight against roadside bombs
- IT acquisitions present new challenges for Pentagon
- Search for illegal immigrants widens
November 11
- Bush procurement policy chief will appeal conviction
- From Nextgov.com: Will the White House give CIOs more power in the fiscal 2011 budget?
- Quiz: Are you tailor-made for telework?
- Telework quiz results
- Tennessee Valley Authority union joins larger engineers federation
- White House push to reduce contractors is at odds with expanding role of agencies
November 10
- Democrat seeks vote on debt panel deal
- EPA: Video takedown order was about ethics, not content
- From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
- Miscounting of stimulus jobs cuts two ways
- Panel to look into bipartisan debt-reduction commissions
- Procurement nominee stresses importance of building acquisition workforce
- Salary council makes 2011 locality pay rate recommendations
- Senator demands answers on firing of AmeriCorps IG
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