Management
SBA redefinition of small business draws mixed reactions
New guidelines will qualify 8,000 more firms for federal programs.
Oversight
New agency performance goals called helpful but incomplete
Stewards of government modernization act call for more specific data on progress, more consultation with Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Pension changes could be part of payroll deal
An increase in the amount federal employees contribute to their retirement benefits is reportedly included in tentative payroll tax holiday package.
Pay & Benefits
OPM proposes part-time work as step toward retirement
Program could help save $720 million in 10 years, Federal Times reports.
Defense
First lady and Jill Biden announce new push to support military spouses
Joint Defense-Treasury report gives states recommendations for streamlining professional licensing for military spouses.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Obama's porn platform and Gingrich's new tune
Conan O'Brien speculates on a new path to reelection for the president.
Management
Making Young Employees Feel at Home
Good managers can make a difference in sharpening the critical thinking skills of ‘digital natives’ used to having the answers at the click of a button.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats seek to strip retirement provisions from highway bill
GOP wants to break out pension bill as stand-alone legislation after tucking it into transportation funding measure.
Management
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
There was a vastly underrated road trip movie last year starring Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr. called Due Date. Downey plays an uptight businessman and Galifianakis plays a goofy but lovable stoner. They take a cross-country trip together. Hilarity ensues.
Defense
Senior-level vacancies persist at Homeland Security
Reorganizations, political transitions and retirements are among the factors that affected openings, officials tell watchdog.
Oversight
Former FDA chief leads push to reform his old agency
Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach calls on Congress to 'remake -- not merely tweak' the agency.
Management
HHS and Justice tout collaboration to combat Medicare fraud
In report to Congress, Holder and Sebelius praise health care reform law.
Management
Obama would restore recent cuts in IRS budget
Agency and union argue new hires bring in more revenue.
Management
Insiders: Pentagon should not bail out defense contractors
Defense officials say they are prepared to intervene to keep companies afloat amid budget cuts.
Oversight
Right and Wrong
A prolonged primary could force Mitt Romney to tack even more to the right, which would hurt him in November.
Management
Obama budget seeks savings via management reforms
Investments in research and green technology are coupled with consolidation and data-based evaluations.
Oversight
FDA inspectors could be moving to China
Budget allocates $10 million to ensure standards in Chinese food and drug plants.
Management