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.
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