Oversight
Senate eyes cut in executive-branch jobs requiring Hill confirmation
Leadership aides said that the deal would reduce by 400 the number of Senate-confirmed positions in the government, now numbered at about 1,400.
Defense
Defense chief pushes for fiscal 2011 spending bill to avoid 'crisis'
Failure to pass legislation would amount to a $23 billion cut to the Pentagon’s budget this year, Gates says.
Oversight
Interior’s five-year strategic plan emphasizes hiring, youth recruitment
Secretary Ken Salazar rallies employees behind 23 goals during a town hall meeting in Washington.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: IG says up to 35 percent of WTU soldiers have prescription drug abuse problems
Army Surgeon General says 14 percent of the force is prescribed opiates .
Defense
GAO: Defense business transformation showing signs of progress
Report finds efforts need to be better aligned with Pentagon’s efficiency initiative, however.
News
Analysis: Time for a fresh look at the federal pay system
President Obama's proposal for a five-year spending freeze and his vision of restructuring government present an opportunity to modernize the General Schedule.
Defense
Have no fear: Army finds missing vial of lethal nerve agent
Officials put Utah facility on lockdown on Wednesday, forcing more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel and contractors to bunk there overnight.
Oversight
MSPB upholds employee appeal rights
OPM-directed removals are subject to review, board finds.
News
The Week in Comments: Furloughs, reinstatements and pay -- again
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Homeland Security chief announces end of color-coded threat alerts
System has been roundly criticized for being confusing and too vague.
Defense
Navy admiral urges diligence in fight against pirates
Official says problem should be addressed with the same rigor as counterterrorism efforts.
Pay & Benefits
Facing Furloughs
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Defense