News
From Nextgov.com: Army can't track mental health records of deployed soldiers
The service finds itself overwhelmed by paper records.
Defense
Court cases reaffirm law prohibiting discrimination against workers serving in the military
A federal employee and decorated war veteran could receive more than $500,000 in back pay and damages from the Postal Service.
Defense
Buying less with more at the Pentagon; a guide for newcomers
New essays edited by journalist Andrew Cockburn charge that surge in defense spending benefits contractors without enhancing security.
Oversight
Lawmakers agree on getting rid of overlapping programs
But committee members differ on exactly where to begin responding to detailed report from GAO.
Oversight
Fight over future of Saturday mail delivery continues
Resolution calls on USPS to preserve current schedule as agency faces growing financial crisis.
News
The Week in Comments: Climate change, waste and shutdown... averted
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Battles over employee bargaining rights escalate
Wisconsin, it seems, is just the beginning.
News
Pentagon targets substandard for-profit schools
GAO report had revealed that Defense had monitored only a third of the schools being used by personnel.
News
Interior may appeal ruling on drilling permits
Last month, judge ruled that the department must make decisions on five permits.
Pay & Benefits
Domestic Dispute
The administration defends its decision not to extend health care benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Oversight
Postal Service pleads its case to Congress
Cash-strapped agency says it needs immediate relief to avoid defaulting on advance payments to its retiree health fund.
Oversight
Workers protest outside SSA offices nationwide
Employees march against furloughs, other cuts as agency offers early retirement.
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov: GSA to stop funding D.C.-area private telework centers
Funds for 13 private telework centers will terminate at the end of March.
Oversight
Press secretary predicts White House-Congress meeting over CR
Jay Carney said the White House would accept up to $8 billion in cuts in a spending bill to keep the government running for a month.
Oversight
GOP leaders surprised by White House entry into budget-cutting talks
Vice President Biden will assume the role of lead Democratic negotiator.
Pay & Benefits
Coming soon: The 2011 version of legislation to speed presidential appointments
Senate panel explores decades-old problem of confirmation stalemates characterized by paperwork overload and politics among lawmakers.
Oversight