http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/gsa-aims-to-make-agency-websites-more-user-friendly/32926/Program uses inexpensive testing methods to identify the most serious problems with federal sites.Norah SwansonMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/gsa-aims-to-make-agency-websites-more-user-friendly/32926/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/volunteers-give-back-to-service-members-this-holiday-season/32914/Many nonprofits offer alternative gift-giving ideas that support the troops.Norah SwansonFri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/volunteers-give-back-to-service-members-this-holiday-season/32914/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/12/congress-passes-bill-allowing-military-families-and-retirees-to-keep-their-doctors/32905/The bill would prevent a 25 percent cut to payments for physicians participating in the Medicare and TRICARE programs.Norah SwansonThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/12/congress-passes-bill-allowing-military-families-and-retirees-to-keep-their-doctors/32905/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/washington-reacts-to-obamas-federal-pay-freeze/32829/Feedback from players on both sides of the pay debate.Norah SwansonTue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/washington-reacts-to-obamas-federal-pay-freeze/32829/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/omb-releases-preliminary-guidance-on-plain-writing/32800/Memo defines plain language and details steps for complying with new legislation.Norah SwansonTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/omb-releases-preliminary-guidance-on-plain-writing/32800/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/awards-honor-plain-language-and-condemn-jargon/32768/Advocacy group now is accepting nominations for the best and worst examples of clear communication.Norah SwansonThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/awards-honor-plain-language-and-condemn-jargon/32768/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/board-to-revisit-more-aggressive-default-funds-for-tsp-participants/32757/Chairman says indecisive investors could benefit from having their money in life-cycle funds rather than in government securities.Norah SwansonTue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/board-to-revisit-more-aggressive-default-funds-for-tsp-participants/32757/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/11/veterans-learn-the-power-of-the-pen/32722/Poet Jehanne Dubrow shows how creative writing can be therapeutic for those involved with war.Norah SwansonThu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/11/veterans-learn-the-power-of-the-pen/32722/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/watchdog-calls-for-reform-of-justice-travel-policies/32702/Review of U.S. attorneys’ expenses finds inconsistent policies and poor oversight are partially to blame for abuses.Norah SwansonTue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/watchdog-calls-for-reform-of-justice-travel-policies/32702/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/national-labor-management-council-spars-over-telework/32670/Differences center on whether group will approach the mobile setup as a way to stay productive during emergencies, or as a broader workplace policy.Norah SwansonWed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/11/national-labor-management-council-spars-over-telework/32670/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/most-washington-area-incumbents-coast-to-victory/32663/But tight race between telework advocate and local businessman in Northern Virginia appears headed for a recount.Charles S. Clark and Norah SwansonTue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/most-washington-area-incumbents-coast-to-victory/32663/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/problem-solving-requires-cooperation-says-retired-adm-thad-allen/32649/Team work and coordination among agencies drive success in government, according to administration’s point man on oil spill cleanup.Norah SwansonMon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/problem-solving-requires-cooperation-says-retired-adm-thad-allen/32649/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/10/opm-holds-disability-employment-training/32609/Event highlights resources at hiring officials’ disposal as they seek to implement a July presidential directive.Norah SwansonTue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/10/opm-holds-disability-employment-training/32609/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/appeals-court-suspends-judges-order-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/32585/Court temporarily puts on hold judge’s decision to repeal ban on gays openly serving in the military.Norah SwansonThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/appeals-court-suspends-judges-order-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/32585/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/cemetery-employees-will-receive-job-training/32579/Career development program for workers is the first formal training of its kind for Arlington National Cemetery staff.Norah SwansonWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/cemetery-employees-will-receive-job-training/32579/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/gao-defense-domestic-violence-tracking-remains-flawed/32561/Audit finds the Pentagon’s system for collecting data on abuse in military families hinders department’s ability to analyze trends.Norah SwansonMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/gao-defense-domestic-violence-tracking-remains-flawed/32561/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/memorial-fund-breaks-ground-on-law-enforcement-museum/32547/Building will be underground and use technology to create a highly interactive experience for visitors.Norah SwansonThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/memorial-fund-breaks-ground-on-law-enforcement-museum/32547/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/survey-pay-and-benefits-remain-an-issue-for-military-families/32534/Respondents say long deployments and worries about children and finances are main challenges facing service members.Norah SwansonTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/survey-pay-and-benefits-remain-an-issue-for-military-families/32534/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/unions-to-managers-give-employees-a-bigger-voice-in-decisions/32502/Agencies are underutilizing a process for getting employees involved early in choices that affect their daily work, labor representatives tell council.Norah SwansonWed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/unions-to-managers-give-employees-a-bigger-voice-in-decisions/32502/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/supreme-court-will-weigh-in-on-nasa-contractor-dispute/32457/Case involving privacy rights of California scientists could have significant impact on process of background checks.Norah SwansonThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/supreme-court-will-weigh-in-on-nasa-contractor-dispute/32457/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/bill-seeks-to-resolve-errors-at-arlington/32447/Senators want to ensure cemetery leaders step up contract management, and follow through on plans to identify and resolve gravesite mistakes.Norah SwansonWed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/bill-seeks-to-resolve-errors-at-arlington/32447/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/lawmakers-message-loud-and-clear-on-jargon/32433/Senate unanimously approves bill to simplify language in government documents.Norah SwansonTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/lawmakers-message-loud-and-clear-on-jargon/32433/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/tender-loving-care-for-new-hires-pays-off-authors-say/32408/Successful onboarding of employees can save agencies time and money, according to book.Norah SwansonThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/tender-loving-care-for-new-hires-pays-off-authors-say/32408/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/09/labor-management-council-considers-tackling-telework/32374/Pending adequate member interest, a working group would explore ways to get more federal employees working remotely.Norah SwansonMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2010/09/labor-management-council-considers-tackling-telework/32374/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/former-dea-chiefs-urge-attorney-general-to-just-say-no/32363/Bipartisan group of former officials ask Justice Department to publicly oppose Calif. ballot initiative legalizing pot.Norah SwansonFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/09/former-dea-chiefs-urge-attorney-general-to-just-say-no/32363/Oversight