Oversight
Dreams Deferred for the Middle Class
Democrats (and Republicans) should read James Carville and Stan Greenberg's new book.
Management
State still short on Foreign Service workers, GAO finds
Agency has yet to fill employment voids auditors identified in 2008.
Defense
Pentagon releases funding for Fort Belvoir road project
Money will be used to widen major commuting corridor.
Nextgov
FDA investigates how confidential files went public
Documents are related to surveillance operation against its scientists.
Oversight
House to debate Defense bills with pay, job implications for feds
Lawmakers and administration differ on civilian salaries.
News
Now It's the FDA That's the 'Gestapo'
Senator slams agency's probe of its employees' interactions with Congress.
Oversight
Prostitutes, corporate gifts and harassment trigger Treasury investigations
Department takes a tough line on improprieties, documents show.
Management
GSA pulls support for major energy conference
Trade show and workshop scheduled for August is canceled.
Management
TRICARE contractor drops challenge to award
TriWest cites uncertainty, cost as reasons behind decision.
Defense
Enough! Study finds voters overwhelmingly want big Defense cuts
Both Republicans and Democrats support substantial decreases.
Oversight
Agency disputes claim of multimillion-dollar conference
Officials say price tag was less than $700,000, despite congresswoman’s accusation.
Oversight
Foreign Service officers join STOCK Act resistance
Public financial disclosure database could endanger employees, group says.
Management
Who are those people standing behind Obama?
In the age of television, the president often gives speeches against a human backdrop.
News
USDA Gets Out of the Radio Soap Opera Business
After news report, agency removes "novelas" aimed at encouraging Hispanics to apply for food stamps.
Oversight
Congressional approval rating falls again
In 2005, the monthly rating fell beneath 40 percent and has not returned since, Gallup says.
Management
Governors from both parties agree: They're fed up with Washington
Griping proves a point of bipartisanship at governors' meeting.
Nextgov
Scientists question accuracy of iris scanners over time
Findings could prompt agencies to use other biometric technologies.
Tech