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.

Tech

Hire Help

The fiscal 2010 average number of days it took agencies to hire a new employee was 105 days, an improvement over the 2009 number of 122 days.

News

A Regulatory Shutdown?

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

Lawmakers criticize military funeral protesters

Senators say the Westboro Baptist Church members are abusing free speech rights.

Pay & Benefits

For Richer, For Poorer

Sorting out spousal survivor annuity options.