Defense
Pentagon cedes control of Defense cyber pilot to DHS
The goal of the defense industrial base cybersecurity program is to block intruders from accessing private networks that support U.S. troops.
Oversight
White House: Performance chief to serve as acting head of OMB
Jeffrey Zients will fill in until a permanent replacement is found for Jack Lew, who is leaving to become Obama’s chief of staff.
Defense
Perry wants five-year tax break for injured veterans
The Texas governor often mentions the need to improve support for veterans in the United States.
Pay & Benefits
GSA declines to raise mileage reimbursement rate
The 2012 rate remains at 51 cents per mile for feds who use their cars for work.
Oversight
Leadership Lessons: Arun Majumdar, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy
Pioneer of new agency places premium on having the right people and the right culture.
Oversight
OMB tasks 11 agencies with documenting duplication
Focus is on creating transparency in trade, export and competitiveness functions.
Oversight
Education Department stresses civics
The administration is calling for new, interactive thinking about civics learning that avoids rote memorization of processes.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Late night bids adieu to Jon Huntsman ... and more
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Still a Millstone?
The economy may not be as big a liability for President Obama on Election Day as many Republicans had assumed.
Oversight
SBA’s elevation to Cabinet-level is a symbolic move, experts say
The Small Business Administration has been on and off the Cabinet-meeting guest list for nearly two decades.
Oversight
Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.
Oversight
Unions wary of Obama’s consolidation plans
Federal employee groups worry about potential layoffs, workforce reductions.
Oversight
Poll: Will Obama’s trade agency consolidation plan cut waste?
Take our survey on the president’s proposal.
Pay & Benefits
IRS to offer second round of buyouts
Up to 400 eligible employees much decide by March if they will take the incentive.
Oversight