Defense
Pentagon more likely to tweak than cut weapons programs
Official says 'We’re not out there to kill programs.'
News
From Nextgov.com: New terror alert system aims for wide exposure via Web
Homeland Security replaces color-coded categories with simpler tiers that might include threat locations.
Pay & Benefits
TSA union election heads to a runoff
Results show a close race between AFGE and NTEU.
News
Relying on continuing resolutions wasted billions, says Pentagon acquisition chief
Ashton Carter suggests Congress’s failure to pass permanent budget for first half of fiscal year proved costly for taxpayers.
Pay & Benefits
New online assessment for government job applicants
Tool replaces KSAs with job-specific tests for applicants to government jobs, OPM says.
Defense
WikiLeaks suspect to be moved to Fort Leavenworth
Human rights groups have complained of "inappropriate" treatment of Bradley Manning at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.
Defense
One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't
The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.
Management
Cracking the Whip
Managers often lack the training to discipline bad actors on their staffs.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: IRS computer glitches allow erroneous credits
Initial audit of 2011 season shows some filers wrongfully benefiting from first-time home buyer and energy-efficiency tax incentives.
Defense
Defense contract audits manager accused of unprofessional behavior
Supervisor in audit agency’s Texas field office is the latest in a string of alleged misconduct cases.
Oversight
Geithner: Two plans hold basis for deficit agreement
Democrats and Republicans have separate bills.
Oversight
OPM issues guidance on telework
Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.
Oversight
Interior: Cape wind approval sends a signal
Salazar says the project will create jobs, help environment.
Oversight
Committee recommends federal contractor ethics code
Administrative conference panel would provide agencies with nonbinding model language on conflict of interest and secrecy.
Oversight
S&P's warning on deficits could strengthen 'gang of six'
But the bipartisan group of senators still faces an uphill battle in cutting a budget deal.
Oversight