News
Political insiders say public uninformed about policy issues
Democrats in particular think Americans don't "know enough about the issues facing Washington to form wise opinions about what should be done."
Oversight
Former Amtrak inspector general accused of inappropriate lobbying
Fred Weiderhold's removal from his position in 2009 has been the subject of a congressional investigation.
Pay & Benefits
Are Cuts Coming?
Federal retirement benefits are under fire more than at any time in recent memory.
News
Protection of U.S. nuclear arsenal faulted by experts
National Nuclear Security Administration fails to coordinate with other agencies to guard stockpiles, says National Research Council.
Defense
Pentagon moves to stop work on second engine
Makers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, GE and Rolls Royce, vow to keep the program alive until supporters in Congress can weigh in again.
Oversight
Intelligence community calls for clearer organizational conflict-of-interest rules
Intelligence and National Security Alliance report argues consistent guidance is needed from the Director of National Intelligence.
News
From Nextgov.com: Pentagon seeks $3.2 billion for revised cyber budget
The nearly $1 billion increase over the amount the agency sought just last month reflects the re-categorization of programs as cybersecurity-related, Defense officials said.
Pay & Benefits
USPS begins $20,000 buyouts, early retirement processes
Agency plans to cut 7,500 jobs and close seven postal districts, official says.
Pay & Benefits
Health insurers urged to expand federal benefits
OPM will seek expanded coverage and additional cost savings for 2012, Berry says.
Oversight
FAA suspends controller who failed to respond to aircraft
Two commercial jets on final approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport were forced to land without getting information from the control tower.
News
The Week in Comments: USPS pay, fed benefits and the costs of Libya
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Treasury slams proposal for tax holiday on foreign corporate profits
Official calls the idea a distraction from planned broader corporate tax reform.
Defense
In Libya war, new –and old– fears of terrorism
Gadhafi using terrorism is a "legitimate concern," says Pentagon official.
Defense
Japanese radiation levels could have triggered larger evacuation area under U.S. guidelines
The U.S. rules call for “protective action,” and while that can mean “sheltering indoors” during a small event, it likely would involve evacuation for a prolonged radiation release, nuclear agency says.
Defense