Oversight
Commission sets stage for 2011 budget debate
Panel co-chairmen expect House spending blueprint to include many of their recommendations.
Oversight
Consumer complaint website will test wisdom of crowds
Agency approval of a March 2011 launch of online tool for reports on harmful products promises unprecedented information, risk of defamation.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Remedies beyond the pay freeze
With agencies facing rising retirements and attrition, the two-year run-up to the next election is a good time to revamp the General Schedule.
Pay & Benefits
Health insurance choices can ease the pain of the pay freeze
Smart planning during open season can save feds enough money to offset the cost of forgoing a raise, observer says.
Defense
Marine Corps, Army chiefs oppose ending 'don't ask' this year
Leaders say ending the ban on openly gay troops now would distract forces from combat training and operations.
Oversight
House looks to pass full fiscal year CR
Senate will either attach an omnibus spending bill, or adopt longer-term continuing resolution to keep government running.
Defense
McKeon insists on hearing from the military on ‘don’t ask’
Presumptive House Armed Services chairman says he wants to hear from the chiefs of the military services and field commanders on repealing ban.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare Wrap-Up
Questions and answers for those pondering their retirement health insurance options during this open season.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: White House set to complete security standards for cloud computing services in 2011
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra says administration will wrap up talks with industry in January, and finalize guidance for government within six months.
Oversight
Postal Service embraces reform legislation
Federal officials support measures increasing agency’s flexibility, but union leaders fight Saturday delivery proposal.
Oversight
New law would require better training in building energy management
Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act now moves to president’s desk for signature.
Defense
Texan expresses confidence he'll win Armed Services contest
The prospect of Silvestre Reyes becoming the top Democrat on military committee has created a complicated race for the ranking member position on Intelligence, the panel he currently chairs.
Defense
Gates warns against gambling on 'don't ask' repeal
Delaying a vote until after the lame duck session could mean the courts decide the issue, Defense secretary says.
Defense