News
Effort to update computer fraud law draws warning from Justice
Department officials say changing the law to protect users who violate terms of service could hinder prosecution of insider hacking cases.
Defense
Despite its progress, Homeland Security remains on GAO risk list
Report released for 9/11 anniversary describes eight years of improved counterterrorism but uneven management.
Pay & Benefits
Federal hiring to decline in fiscal 2012, group says
Younger government workers notably more satisfied with their jobs than the federal workforce as a whole.
News
Capital area chapter of fundraising campaign continues to think big
Leaders are hoping employees in and around Washington will top last year’s record-breaking $67 million in charitable donations.
Defense
Domestic policy in Washington, Baghdad at play in troop-level decision
Reports that the Pentagon may leave only a token U.S. force in Iraq by year’s end suggest strategic calculations have been trumped by national concerns.
News
The biggest security breaches ever
A special report on 10 of the biggest breaches of federal systems ever.
Defense
State to name head of aid efforts in Libya and Egypt
William Taylor previously managed reconstruction efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Eastern Europe.
Defense
House set to consider legislation honoring federal workers
Bipartisan bill would allow agencies to present American flags for the funerals of civilian employees.
News
Consumer bureau nominee wins praise, but stalemate persists
Senate banking panel agrees Cordray is caught in battle over oversight of new agency.
Oversight
Obama to propose $300B to jump-start jobs
President's plan could include public work projects.
Defense
Expert Dialogue: Ten Years After 9/11
Here's your chance to participate in a dialogue about how the performance and management of government has changed in the past decade.
Defense
Senate bill provides $6 billion in disaster aid
That's more than double what the House passed for disaster relief.
News
TSA to speed screening for frequent fliers in October
Enrolled participants at several airports will bypass shoe and laptop removal and pass through a dedicated screening lane for swift boarding.
News
USPS to see $10 billion deficit this month
The White House plans to address the Postal Service’s crisis in conjunction with his deficit reduction package, OPM’s John Berry says.
Pay & Benefits
Employees punished for political activity
More government workers violate the Hatch Act.
Defense