Oversight
Deal made to advance disputed nominees to nuclear commission
Republicans agree to back Obama’s choice of geologist MacFarlane.
News
A Change at IBM’s Washington Outpost
Former OMB executive Jonathan Breul retires; Dan Chenok steps in as executive director.
Nextgov
Policy would require agencies to scan for network threats every 72 hours and begin patching holes
Continuous monitoring program remains a work in progress, DHS official says.
Defense
Panetta promises nothing important was leaked for the Bin Laden movie
The Defense chief testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Defense
The U.S. military is expanding its spy network in Africa
A wide-reaching network of air bases and Special Operations units will target terrorist and guerrilla groups.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Mitt eats a doughnut
The candidate campaigns with desserts and comedians take note.
Tech
Poll finds global disapproval of U.S. drone strikes
Greece, Egypt and Jordan had the highest percentages of opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Stay Healthy, Join a Union
Union members are more likely to say they are in good health; TSP update.
News
Video: The Joint Chiefs Chairman, Crooning
Gen. Martin Dempsey breaks out in a song praising the Coast Guard.
Nextgov
Fraud can’t be stopped with data alone
Data analysis must be crafted on the front and back ends, IGs say.
Nextgov
NSA chief endorses the cloud for classified military cyber program
A centrally secured information hub would provide controlled access to intelligence.
Oversight
Justice Department drops case against John Edwards
Move comes after mistrial in case involving accusations of use of campaign funds to cover up an extramarital affair.
Management
Union proposes commission to help USPS ‘work smarter’
Cash-strapped agency could use objective input on cost-cutting strategies, NALC leader says.
Management
Federal executives will build on Recovery Act successes, report says
New report finds many agencies making permanent the strategies they used to implement stimulus funds.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Pay reform’s time has come
Even adversaries in the debate over public vs. private compensation agree a change is needed.
Defense
Powell against military intervention in Syria
Former Secretary of State suggests the U.S. 'work with the international community.'
Nextgov
Rand Paul launches a preemptive strike against domestic drone use
The Kentucky senator proposed legislation that would force police to follow the Constitution by getting a warrant before using unmanned aerial vehicles.
Management