Tech
From Nextgov.com: Coming IT program managers will be senior leaders
Commenters on OPM's draft job description want stronger distinction from existing federal IT project managers.
Defense
U.S., U.K. defense chiefs united on Libya for now
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has continued to assert there will be no American boots on the ground in Libya.
Management
Doing What Works
Agencies that monitor progress regularly show the biggest gains in efficiency.
News
From Nextgov: Pentagon needs alternative power sources for deployed troops
Deputy Defense secretary cites Marines’ war-zone use of solar panels to cut reliance on generators.
News
Deadline nears for agencies’ review of regulations
OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein instructs leaders to publicly release preliminary plans for modifying rules by June 1.
Defense
Military launches health care option for adult children
Interim final rule establishes premiums and regulations for dependents up to age 26.
Pay & Benefits
States face $1.26 trillion in retiree benefit shortfalls
Pew report suggests the funding gap is climbing year-to-year.
Oversight
Boehner signals willingness to look at big oil's tax breaks
Dems say statements represent significant shift in effort at deficit reduction.
Oversight
Congress looking at forced reductions to address budget and debt ceiling issues
The cuts would be triggered if targets were not met.
Oversight
Harsh Realities for Both Parties
The economy is flying barely above the treetops, and it has little margin for error.
News
From Nextgov.com: New tools calculate your tax dollars at work
The White House joins Google contest winners to offer Web-based ways to gauge your federal contribution.
News
For feds, shutdown carries more risk than debt-ceiling woes
Federal workers risk not getting paid if the government closes, while TSP benefits are guaranteed during a debt-limit stalemate.
Defense
Pentagon finally kills second engine for advanced warplane
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has been formally terminated, agency says.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: What is your agency doing for Public Service Recognition Week?
Feds can expect more frugal gestures of gratitude this year. Do you feel your work is appreciated?
Oversight
Whipping the debt ceiling vote
A listing of legislators' stances on raising the government's debt limit.
Tech