Oversight
Management challenges stymie hazardous waste cleanup
The Energy Department's poor record of overseeing contracts is threatening projects critical to public health and national security.
Defense
State Department review promises transparency, civilian ‘face’
Pentagon-style quadrennial assessment sets agenda for multiagency coordination of foreign aid and crisis response.
Tech
IT Hiring Heats Up
Survey signals competition for technology whizzes is about to get more intense.
Defense
Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Move comes three days after House vote to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Oversight
Senate working on short-term funding measure
Continuing resolution would fund agencies for 45 to 90 days early next year.
Oversight
Congress keeps government open for a few more days
Five-day extension of continuing resolution is aimed at providing time to work out a deal on a long-term funding measure.
Oversight
Energy Department announces contractor pay freeze
Bonus payments also would be put on ice for two years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense tool linking disaster relief community set to relaunch by end of year
All Partners Access Network will improve chat functions and registration , as well as add e-mail.
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