http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/epa-failed-to-assess-coal-risks-ig-finds/33622/The agency recommended using coal waste for nearly a decade, despite concentrations of arsenic, lead and mercury, report finds.George A. WarnerFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/epa-failed-to-assess-coal-risks-ig-finds/33622/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/protection-of-us-nuclear-arsenal-faulted-by-experts/33612/National Nuclear Security Administration fails to coordinate with other agencies to guard stockpiles, says National Research Council.George A. WarnerThu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/protection-of-us-nuclear-arsenal-faulted-by-experts/33612/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/homeland-security-offers-tool-to-curb-errors-in-work-eligibility/33583/Citizenship and Immigration Services hopes self-check program will allow workers to avoid being mislabeled.George A. WarnerMon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/homeland-security-offers-tool-to-curb-errors-in-work-eligibility/33583/NewsJanet Napolitano calls program fast, free and secure.Michael Reynolds/Landovhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/pentagon-not-spotting-overpayments-to-contractors-ig-finds/33568/Report comes as scrutiny of Defense’s budget intensifies.George A. WarnerThu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/pentagon-not-spotting-overpayments-to-contractors-ig-finds/33568/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/gsas-wiki-platform-is-improving-efficiency-and-performance-senior-official-says/33542/Initiative is in keeping with White House efforts to link open government to improved operations.George A. WarnerTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/gsas-wiki-platform-is-improving-efficiency-and-performance-senior-official-says/33542/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/sec-told-to-reorganize-and-live-within-its-means/33515/House hearing on conflict-of-interest charges involving former general counsel leaves agency battling for public trust and increased funding.George A. WarnerFri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/sec-told-to-reorganize-and-live-within-its-means/33515/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/deputy-us-marshal-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/33496/John Perry was the third federal officer to be shot to death in less than a month.George A. WarnerWed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/deputy-us-marshal-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/33496/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/state-departments-training-program-taken-to-task/33485/GAO cites need for a more systematic and data-driven approach at hearing in which possibility of budget cuts loomed large.George A. WarnerTue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/state-departments-training-program-taken-to-task/33485/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/03/coming-soon-the-2011-version-of-legislation-to-speed-presidential-appointments/33443/Senate panel explores decades-old problem of confirmation stalemates characterized by paperwork overload and politics among lawmakers.George A. WarnerWed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/03/coming-soon-the-2011-version-of-legislation-to-speed-presidential-appointments/33443/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/03/nteu-bemoans-lack-of-information-on-possible-shutdown/33434/Agencies should be answering employees’ questions about impact on their benefits and whether they can moonlight, union members are told.George A. WarnerTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/03/nteu-bemoans-lack-of-information-on-possible-shutdown/33434/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/02/federal-workers-rally-against-wisconsin-governor/33388/Government employee union members gather at Badger state’s Washington office to protest proposal to curtail collective bargaining.George A. WarnerWed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/02/federal-workers-rally-against-wisconsin-governor/33388/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/obama-proposal-for-cftc-fees-draws-cheers-brickbats/33377/As Republicans seek major cuts in Commodity Futures Trading Commission, plan to dun users to pay for regulation pleases consumer groups but not industry.George A. WarnerTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/obama-proposal-for-cftc-fees-draws-cheers-brickbats/33377/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/washington-feds-raise-record-amount-in-2010-for-charity/33340/National Capital Area employees donated $66.7 million through the Combined Federal Campaign.George A. WarnerWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/washington-feds-raise-record-amount-in-2010-for-charity/33340/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/gao-calls-pentagon-policies-inconsistent-on-medical-care-in-war-zones/33299/Conflicting guidance on routine treatment for civilian employees and service members could pose problems, report finds.George A. WarnerFri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/gao-calls-pentagon-policies-inconsistent-on-medical-care-in-war-zones/33299/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/02/official-contractors-will-bear-brunt-of-personnel-cuts-at-command/33286/Army Gen. Raymond Odierno said 2,000 of the nearly 3,000 positions slated for elimination at the Joint Forces Command will be contractor jobs.George A. WarnerThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/02/official-contractors-will-bear-brunt-of-personnel-cuts-at-command/33286/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/feds-rally-against-becoming-scapegoats-for-fiscal-woes/33269/Union members march to the Capitol to deliver a petition asking Congress not to balance the budget by freezing pay and reducing the workforce.George A. WarnerTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/feds-rally-against-becoming-scapegoats-for-fiscal-woes/33269/OversightChristina Erling/AFGEhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/report-touts-innovation-as-a-key-tool-in-confronting-shrinking-budgets/33251/Creativity can help agencies grow more efficient in addition to offering higher quality services, nonprofit and consultancy find.George A. WarnerFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/report-touts-innovation-as-a-key-tool-in-confronting-shrinking-budgets/33251/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/interior-unveils-new-scientific-integrity-policy/33228/Advocacy groups embrace rules designed to prevent political manipulation of findings, but seek further refinement.George A. WarnerWed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/interior-unveils-new-scientific-integrity-policy/33228/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/gao-northern-border-remains-too-porous/33221/A new report says the U.S.-Canada border is still too vulnerable to drug smuggling and terrorists.George A. WarnerTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/gao-northern-border-remains-too-porous/33221/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/dont-ask-dont-tell-training-begins-in-february/33190/Troops will be educated on new conduct policies related to the repeal of the law banning gays from serving openly in the military starting next month.George A. WarnerFri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/dont-ask-dont-tell-training-begins-in-february/33190/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/01/interiors-five-year-strategic-plan-emphasizes-hiring-youth-recruitment/33181/Secretary Ken Salazar rallies employees behind 23 goals during a town hall meeting in Washington.George A. WarnerThu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/01/interiors-five-year-strategic-plan-emphasizes-hiring-youth-recruitment/33181/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/watchdog-puts-price-tag-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/33135/Discharging openly gay service members cost nearly $200 million during the past five fiscal years, GAO concludes as Pentagon prepares to implement repeal.George A. WarnerFri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/watchdog-puts-price-tag-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/33135/Defense