Pay & Benefits
Union takes aim at bills cutting federal benefits, and at their sponsors
NTEU is paying particular attention to supporting fed-friendly candidates in Senate races, officials say.
Defense
USDA, American Legion reach out to veterans
Partnership aims increase hiring of returned troops.
Oversight
State Department, others should consolidate overseas maintenance costs, GAO finds
Report recommends agencies use same service program.
News
Greed is Not Good
Once again, a government agency has enlisted a Hollywood icon to explain an intiative in the form of a public service announcement. In this case, the choice might at first seem a little counterintuitive.
Defense
Parts of 9/11 victims' remains ended up in landfill -- report
Probe was sparked by media reports that military remains had been cremated at civilian facilities and ultimately sent to a landfill.
Defense
Panetta calls for tax increases, not Defense cuts
Pentagon chief also suggests changes to popular programs like Social Security.
Management
Does Your Team Really Know What You Want?
Stephen Covey shared a lot of smart ideas when he wrote “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” I must have read that book at least five times when it first came out.
Management
Obama establishes center to strengthen trade enforcement
Unit will coordinate agencies to protect U.S. firms and workers.
Management
Senator denounces Obama budget text on disclosure of contractor gifts
Susan Collins revives controversy over 2011 draft executive order.
Oversight
Watchdog finds tens of billions in cost cutting opportunities
GAO report outlines 51 areas where federal programs could be more efficient.
Oversight
Santorum argues for religion in government
Separation of church and state does not appear verbatim in the Constitution, candidate says.
Defense
Administration will weather latest Afghan storm
Firestorm over U.S. military burning of Korans likely won't have political legs.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Daily Show: Is Rick Santorum against college because it's fancy?
Jon Stewart jokes about GOP contender calling Obama "a snob."
Oversight
Independents Flee GOP
Republicans appear incapable of nominating someone who can win the votes of independents in November.
Tech
Medicare anti-fraud software disappoints senators
HHS stands by the predictive computer program.
Pay & Benefits
Labor auditors concerned about TSP computer security
Officials pledge to continue working on protecting the retirement plan’s electronic records.
Management
Red Carpet Lessons in Keeping Your Cool
The most interesting part of the Oscar telecast last night happened before the awards show started.
Defense