Oversight
USPS posts $2.6 billion loss for first half of fiscal 2011
Workers Compensation reform could provide significant savings, IG says.
Defense
GOP leaders aim to enforce Obama's nuclear modernization promises
Bills would prohibit unilateral U.S. warhead reductions and preserve the nation's missile defense options.
Oversight
House speaker calls for spending cuts equal to rise in debt limit
With the exception of tax increases, everything is on the table, including Medicare, John Boehner said.
Oversight
The Waiting Game
Uncertainty over redistricting is keeping some potential House candidates on the sidelines -- for now.
Defense
Bin Laden's last tape threatens new attacks if U.S. continues to support Israel
Final tape was recorded a week before U.S. killed al Qaeda leader.
News
From Nextgov.com: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce
Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.
Oversight
OPM: Federal job announcements need to be shorter and sweeter
Government continues to simplify the hiring process, but vacancy descriptions could be more succinct, official says.
News
IRS delays contractor tax withholding
Controversial requirement intended to ensure tax compliance is postponed an additional year.
Defense
Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger
Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.
Tech
Flat IT Hiring
Most federal CIOs do not anticipate adding IT staff or contractors in the next couple of years.
Defense
Obama thanks troops involved in bin Laden raid
The president met with members of SEAL Team 6, before addressing 2,500 soldiers in a Fort Campbell aircraft hangar.
News
From Nextgov.com: Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says
The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker proposes federal hiring freeze
Agencies would be unable to hire until the deficit is resolved.
News
Senators seek cost-of-living raise for disabled vets
Legislation also would boost benefits to surviving spouses and children.
News
GOP senators vow to block consumer bureau nominee
Resisting Obama’s pick of Elizabeth Warren, they want a board rather than a director to run new agency to serve as a ‘check.’
Defense