Tech
From Nextgov.com: Cyber identity strategy would eliminate the need for multiple passwords
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke dismissed rumors the plan would lead to national ID cards for citizens.
News
Lawmaker wants more robust effort to collect improper payments
OMB official says agencies are making real progress, but noted the complexity of recapturing debt from recipients.
Oversight
House passes budget resolution with pay, benefits cuts
Measure includes federal pay freeze and changes to pension contribution levels.
Oversight
Office of Special Counsel finally has new leader
Senate confirms nomination of Carolyn Lerner to run scandal-tarnished whistleblower office; Borras for DHS.
News
Debt ceiling increase will be accompanied by spending cuts, Obama tells AP
President said he's confident Congress will approve the increase in time, in AP interview.
News
Ryan: Obama's 'vision' would leave seniors poor, out in the cold
In op-ed piece, Budget Committee chairman gives rebuttal to 'rhetorically heated but substantively hollow' speech.
News
Lew defends Obama's criticisms of Ryan's budget proposal
President’s statements based on reality that long-term care is one of the largest cost-drivers in the system, OMB director says.
Pay & Benefits
Fast Facts on Long Term Care
With a rare open season underway, here are some things to think about.
News
From Nextgov.com: House Republicans slam FAA for delayed pilot IDs
Delays in design of biometric datacard show government inefficiency compared with private sector, lawmakers charge.
News
Analysis: An open letter to Chairman Issa on federal pay
Why studies don't help us invent a merit-based, market-sensitive system that recognizes and rewards individual employee performance.
News
The Week in Comments: The near-shutdown, training and drug cartels
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Pay & Benefits
FEMA employee charged with embezzlement
A human resources worker allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from the agency through its payroll system.
Oversight
Congress passes bill funding government through September
Vote allows lawmakers to leave for Easter recess.
Defense
Senator questions contractor compliance with Iran sanctions law
McCaskill calls on GAO to investigate whether contractors have business relationships with prohibited Iranian firms.
Pay & Benefits
IG: Postal supervisors altered employee records
Time and attendance data was changed, deleted to limit hours worked, report finds.
Defense
Events frequently overtake long-term Pentagon planning
President Obama seeks cuts in future defense budgets, but any plan will likely see multiple revisions in the years ahead.
Oversight