Oversight
GSA strives to be ‘green proving ground’ for net-zero energy use
Agency wants to serve as model of what works in creating sustainable facilities, senior official tells Nextgov .
Oversight
OPM seeks feedback on new internship program
Details of Pathways still under consideration, officials say.
Defense
Deadline extended for special military pay
Service members and vets have until March 18 to file for ‘stop loss’ pay.
Oversight
AWOL over? Wisconsin Dems reportedly ask to meet with Gov. Walker
Returning to the state would allow the Republican-controlled chamber to pass the bill.
Oversight
Kerry, McConnell whack budget adversaries on seriousness
Democrat says cuts could slow down economic recovery.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies are failing to maintain critical electronic records, survey says
National Archives report cites Justice's handling of 'torture memos' as evidence of problems.
Oversight
Reid aims for Tuesday test votes on GOP, Dem spending measures
Majority leader does not expect House-passed bill containing Republican spending cuts to pass.
Oversight
Report portrays SSA contract security guards as Keystone Kops
Inspector general auditors discovered guards on hourlong telephone calls, watching TV and absent from their posts.
Oversight
Lawmakers propose improvements to intern hiring process
Bill would require agencies to track quality of internship programs and share information about strong candidates.
Oversight
OPM clarifies leave policies for feds
Employees who wish to head home during an emergency before their designated early departure time can ask for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
Oversight
Republicans reject White House offer on funding deal
GOP leaders are dismissing the Obama administration's proposed $6.5 billion in cuts as "status quo" and insufficient.
Oversight
Spending bills face new roadblocks in Senate
Republicans' letter announces intent to block legislation that adds new spending without offsets, program review.
Oversight
'Government activism' holding back recovery, Greenspan Says
The economic crisis may have “cast doubt” on competitive markets, but intervention tends to “hobble markets” rather than fix them, the former Fed chairman wrote in an article.
Defense