Pay & Benefits
Work-life programs require additional OPM guidance
Federal officials generally satisfied with assistance but could use more information, audit finds.
Defense
Ranking member slot on House Armed Services panel filled
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington will take over as the top Democrat on the committee.
Oversight
Maryland lawmaker gets top Democratic House oversight spot
Rep. Elijah Cummings will have to counter fiery incoming chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, who is expected to question the Obama administration aggressively.
Oversight
Senate passes, House rejects bill mandating new performance goals, better reporting
Measure requires agencies to name chief operating and performance improvement officers.
Oversight
Democrats give up on omnibus bill, likely avert a shutdown
Senators abandon effort to pass a $1.11 trillion fiscal 2011 spending bill, will focus on short-term continuing resolution.
Pay & Benefits
A Date for New Year’s
Picking the best date to retire in 2011 can put some extra money in your pocket.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian -- not military -- problem
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure , Napolitano says.
Defense
Obama claims fragile progress in Afghanistan
With Clinton, Gates at his side, president makes case for staying the course.
Oversight
New Congress could put the brakes on insourcing
Lawmakers want to slow down and assess whether the Obama administration initiative is being implemented strategically, say current and former staff members.
Oversight
Agencies unveil renewable energy roadmap
Proposal targets specific zones for solar energy development on federal land in six Western states.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service contract negotiations continue
Parties agree not to shift workers to new locations or positions until collective bargaining agreement is reached.
Pay & Benefits
New snow day policy gets its first test
Wintry conditions in Washington provide opportunity to roll out "unscheduled telework."
News
The Week in Comments: Bad weather, attacks on IRS employees and Marine Corps hiring freeze
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Possibility of government shutdown looms
Current stopgap funding legislation expires midnight Saturday.
Defense
Poll finds new low in Afghan war support
New study finds 60 percent of Americans said that the war is "not worth fighting," a new high in public dissatisfaction.
Defense
VA to institute Medicare-based fees for certain services
Officials say savings will be used to invest in new treatments; lawmakers express concern about access to kidney care in rural areas.
Pay & Benefits