News
Women in government are slightly less satisfied than men
The largest gap between genders existed in how they perceive empowerment and fairness in the workplace, data show.
Oversight
Obama orders shift to alternate fuel vehicles in federal fleet
By the end of 2015, all new vehicles must be hybrid or electric, or run on compressed natural gas or biofuel.
Defense
Federal intelligence workforce must shed jobs, experts say
After a decade of hiring growth, budget realities now mean the intelligence community will have to downsize, a task force says.
Defense
Cartwright said to be passed over for top military post
The general did not actively lobby for the chairman's job but would have been happy to undertake the post, friends say.
Oversight
OMB launches pilot projects to crack down on improper payments
Federal agencies will work with state and local communities to prevent and recover erroneous payments.
Defense
Gates: Avoiding talk of cuts is 'managerial cowardice'
Outgoing Defense head says the military must determine what is essential -- and then be honest about the consequences of cuts.
Oversight
Stimulus recipients owe $750 million in taxes
GAO report says that unpaid corporate taxes make up more than half the total.
Oversight
A Brief Bounce
Why President Obama hasn’t gotten more lift from the death of Osama bin Laden.
Defense
From Nextgov: Defense looks for commercial alternative to its broadband battlefield radio
The Army could buy as many as 25,000 of the radios by 2022, if the procurement goes through.
Oversight
Open information may mean more errors get published
Agencies feel pressure to rush out lightly vetted data on such websites as the Obama administration’s Data.gov, specialists say.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats still won’t rule out cuts to federal pay and benefits
Everything is on the table when it comes to deficit reduction, says House Minority Leader Steny Hoyer.
Defense
Pentagon moves on new long-range bomber
Three contractors are expected to battle for the $55 billion order.
Oversight
Nuclear industry faces regulatory setback
NRC will delay approval of the most popular reactor design.
Tech
Moving to Telework
New commutes for employees is an impetus for a stronger telework program at the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Tech
From Nextgov: LightSquared cell network knocks out first responders' GPS in tests
The Pentagon and the GPS industry fear the system will interrupt navigation systems nationwide if it wins FCC approval.
Oversight
Senate panel defeats bill that would forgive debt for some disaster victims
Committee could reconsider bill that aims to help those who owe money because of erroneous payments.
Defense