Pay & Benefits
OPM touts progress on disability hiring
Government now employs the highest percentage of disabled workers in 20 years, report says.
Tech
Interior, Energy finalize strategy for solar power production on public lands
Plan identifies suitable land, speeds permitting and maps transmission lines for major projects.
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Homeland Security to experiment with rescue drones inside the United States
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano said regulating domestic unmanned aircraft is not her department’s job.
Oversight
House conservatives weigh 6-month budget deal
Move could deny Democrats leverage from a shutdown threat.
Management
Obama: Gun laws should be 'common sense'
Firearms regulations 'shouldn't be controversial,' president says in New Orleans.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Hosts Don't Need Any Help
Joking about politicians is sometimes like shooting fish in a barrel.
Tech
Insiders: GOP won’t stop Pentagon’s green-energy push
Most surveyed by National Journal believe biofuels will survive opposition.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Trends, Pricey Crises
Thrift Savings Plan meets debt crisis, separated parents and the IRS.
Management
Issa accuses HHS of using Medicare pilot to ‘buy’ election for Obama
GAO says $8.3 billion demonstration project should be canceled or restructured.
Pay & Benefits
Final contract between union and TSA expected next week
AFGE argues for a less discriminatory pay-for-performance system.
Management
Joe Biden to firefighters: Romney doesn't 'get' you
Vice president defends administration policies on the wealthy as "shared responsibility."
Management
A case for privatizing the Postal Service
Escaping Congress would help USPS’ financial viability, former OMB chief says.
Oversight
FDA, contractor pass blame for publishing private emails
Republican lawmaker demands answers.
Oversight
Democrats won't fix GOP typo in regulations bill
Bill to curb regulations until unemployment hits 6 percent accidentally says 'employment.'
Oversight
Feinstein regrets her loose lips after suggesting White House leaks
Mitt Romney picked up the senator's remarks about national security leaks for his presidential campaign.
Defense
Obama touts record on veterans issues
President says he’s delivered on campaign promises to help returning troops.
Oversight
Obama and Romney's dueling Olympic strategies
Obama buys ads during events; Romney scores interview before the games.
News
Excellent Government, Live and Online
News about our flagship conference and its beefed-up online presence.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Creative campaign ads
Political advertising takes center stage in late night.
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