Defense
Armed Services leaders warn Gates about halting work on programs
Lawmakers need a chance to review the Defense chief's proposed cuts, top Republicans say.
Oversight
Report on Bush-era Hatch Act violations could lead to Obama probes
House oversight chair Darrell Issa, R-Calif., began inquiries about campaign-related travel by agency heads last year.
Oversight
The Right Direction
To get reelected, President Obama will need to continue his move toward the center.
Oversight
EPA tops list of pending regulations under review
White House tracking of agency rule-making shows 130 proposals under evaluation as President Obama launches effort to weed out inefficiencies.
Oversight
Federal government recoups record amount in Medicare fraud
Officials collected $4 billion in 2010; more than half of the money has been returned to the Medicare Trust Fund.
News
From Nextgov.com: Hacker attacks Defense pharmacy site
Site maintains medication profile for troops slated for deployment.
News
Afghan inspector general questions construction spending
SIGAR tells Commission on Wartime Contracting that Afghan security facilities are behind schedule and significant funds could be wasted.
Defense
Agencies outline efforts to support military families
Administration officials highlight a unified approach to assisting troops, veterans and their families.
Oversight
Promotions and pay increases decline for many workers
Federal managers should focus on alternative incentives to rewarding employee performance, observer says.
Defense
Obama will spotlight beginning of the end in Afghanistan
In Tuesday's speech, the president is expected to make clear that 2011 will be the high water mark for the U.S troop presence in Afghanistan, which will decline over the next three years.
Tech
NSA Courts Tech-Savvy Set
Smartphone tagging and a job search application will assist in large-scale hiring effort.
Defense
Patent Office director touts agency's potential to stimulate economy
Easing the backlog in patent applications could help create jobs, says David Kappos.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Pre-deployment health screening reduces behavioral problems, study shows
Service was required to implement such an assessment program 14 years ago.
Oversight
Contractor performance database goes public in April
GSA sets a target date for opening the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System to public viewing.
Pay & Benefits