Oversight
EEOC reports record rise in bias complaints, progress in trimming backlog
Agency says it collected the highest level of monetary relief obtained through the administrative process.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy aims to limit use of Social Security numbers
As it awaits Defense guidance, the service tries to better safeguard personal information.
Defense
Lawmakers seek to balance safety, openness
Discussions with FBI, Capitol Police and other officials focus on maintaining contact with constituents while beefing up security in wake of Tucson shootings.
Oversight
Former Park Police chief reinstated
After a long legal battle, Teresa Chambers is eager to get back to work.
Oversight
Pilot program will help small businesses compete for large contracts
SBA is offering $5 million in grants to established companies willing to shepherd smaller ventures through the procurement process.
Management
On Offense
Several simple actions by managers and senior contracting officials can reduce the odds of a bid protest.
Oversight
Chamber of Commerce: Regulatory agencies overwhelmed
Business leaders criticize health care and financial reform laws and say SEC, HHS and Labor cannot handle new workload.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA relaunches online shopping system
Site now includes photos and streamlines the purchasing process.
Oversight
NSPS employees can expect 2.26 percent pay boost
Workers also will be eligible for performance-based raises up to a salary cap of $155,500.
Defense
Plans for closing Joint Forces Command likely ready next month
Pentagon will cut roughly 1,900 civilian and contractor employees in a move expected to save $400 million.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more experienced Afghan inspector general
Candidates to fill the spot vacated by Arnold Fields should have 'less celebrity and more technical competence,' Senate aide says.
Oversight
Oil spill panel releases recommendations
Among other suggestions, commission pitches a broader role for other agencies such as NOAA in Interior Department leasing activities.
Oversight
Lawmaker revives proposal to cut jobs, extend pay freeze
Bill supports deficit commission recommendations to reduce the federal workforce and to hold salaries level for three years.
Oversight
State Department revises its gender-neutral passport wording
Surprised by conservative criticism of redesigned application’s use of ‘parent’ in place of ‘mother’ and ‘father,’ Clinton intervenes with compromise.
News
Afghan reconstruction watchdog resigns
Arnold Fields had come under criticism from the Senate, but administration official denies he was pushed out.
Defense
Shooting won't faze GOP spending agenda
Observers see no tension between security needs, budget-cutting goals.
Oversight