Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker proposes ban on union activities during work hours
Bill is an early attack on government employees, labor group says.
Oversight
House speaker: Action on debt ceiling to avert shutdown must be tied to budget cuts
John Boehner says 'meaningful action' needed to end 'job-killing spending binge in Washington.'
Oversight
House oversight panel Democrats get more aggressive
Committee’s ranking member vows to “do everything in our power” to stop any GOP witch hunts.
News
The Week in Comments: Pay, the new Congress and defending Honors
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
HHS shifts new health insurance oversight office to CMS
Move could protect newly created office from Republican House appropriators who want to defund key parts of health reform law.
Oversight
Watchdog: IRS stretched thin by new missions
Taxpayer advocate says agency isn't well-equipped for its upcoming role in paying out billions of dollars in benefits under the new health insurance law.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Army sees DISA as ‘clear choice’ for secure cloud IT services
In applying Obama-mandated ‘cloud first’ policy, Army aligns its data systems with direction pushed by Defense Information Systems Agency.
Oversight
Court orders Interior to halt plans for e-mail upgrade
Judge’s decision supports Google’s claim that agency’s request for bids favored Microsoft.
Oversight
GOP leader stands by promise of $100 billion in cuts
Majority Leader Eric Cantor pledges no retreat on overall target as it becomes clear Republicans won't be able to hit it this fiscal year.
Defense
Inspector general for Afghanistan relieves two deputies
Under fire from lawmakers, chief auditor of U.S. spending in war zone says he’s bringing in new blood to improve efforts to curb waste and overspending.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB upholds appeal rights of feds in lower-level security positions
The board will review adverse actions against employees in noncritical sensitive jobs.
Defense
Report: Navy on track to meet energy efficiency targets
Study reiterates the service's goals to reduce energy usage and dependence.
Defense
New House majority leader won't rule out defense cuts
Reductions said to be "on the table" as GOP looks to slash an overall $100 billion from the federal budget.
Management
Betwixt and Between
Agencies are poised to juggle a continuing resolution along with New Year’s resolutions.
Defense