News

From Nextgov.com: Attack on Energy lab computers was limited, officials say

Homeland Security team is watching for similar threats directed against other departments and agencies.

Defense

Coast Guard report: Transocean safety flaws contributed to explosion

Study does not fault BP as much as previous reports.

News

Bill would forgive debt for some disaster assistance recipients

Legislation aims to help those who owe the government money because of erroneous payments from FEMA.

News

GSA presses ahead in greening of federal buildings

Agency selects 16 emerging energy-efficient technologies to test and evaluate at government facilities.

Defense

Air Force to survey some civilian employees on buyouts

Service’s Materiel Command plans to gauge civilian workforce interest in voluntary retirement or job separation.

Tech

Spending bill funds NASA mission to the moon

Deal revives Constellation Program, which was cut entirely under the presidents initial 2011 budget proposal.

Pay & Benefits

Grow Your Savings

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some guidance about securing your retirement.

News

BRAC and NOVA traffic revisited

Oversight

As debt ceiling nears, Washington gropes for agreement on budget tool

Debt-reduction package could allow politicians to save face and punt the consequences of future disagreements.

Defense

In face of budget cuts, Gates still wants $35B Air Force tankers

Pentagon has begun a review of all spending, officials say.

Oversight

Agencies to begin filing quarterly reports on length of hiring process

The information will be used to monitor progress in reducing average hiring time, OPM says.

Tech

From Nextgov.com: Feds follow digital money trail to halt online poker

Gaming operators allegedly duped banks into processing illegal payments.

News

The Week in Comments: Budget, performance and Wikileaks

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.

Oversight

Administration set to order contractors to disclose campaign contributions

Proposed executive order would require contractors to list political spending to agency procurement officials.

Oversight

FAA orders supervisors to handle flights of first lady, vice president

News came after National Transportation Safety Board said it would investigate aborted landing of plane carrying Michelle Obama.

Oversight

Jury still out on deficit-reduction group

It's not clear yet when a group of lawmakers, led by Vice President Joe Biden, will unveil its plan, or how it will figure into the legislative process.

Pay & Benefits

Waitin’ on a Claim

OPM says it has reduced the time it takes to process retirement payments.