Defense
From Nextgov.com: Countering WikiLeaks could stifle information sharing
Experts favor efforts to change behavior of would-be leakers rather than seeking new technical ways to protect secret government data .
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Feds see politics in pay raise decisions
An informal survey of Government Executive readers found most believe politics is the driving force behind federal pay negotiations.
News
Administration orders review of classified information safeguards
Whistleblower group WikiLeaks, which released thousands of State Department documents, could face prosecution.
Oversight
White House says pay freeze proposal was not a bargaining chip
Spokesman says decision was driven by deadline set in law, not upcoming meeting with congressional leaders.
Defense
White House bows to political realities on military pay
For fiscal 2011, the House-passed defense authorization bill includes a 1.9 percent pay raise for the military.
Oversight
House, Senate eye short-term funding extensions
A two-week continuing resolution is on tap, to keep government running through about Dec. 17.
News
Obama administration announces two-year federal pay freeze
Civilian employees will not see any raises in 2011 or 2012.
Tech
Youthful Revolution
Gen Y workers have some advantages over their more seasoned colleagues in technology and communication skills.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: New leader of traumatic brain injury center brings combat experience to job
Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, psychiatrist , has served two tours in Iraq.
Oversight
New House overseer suggests it might be closing time for some agencies
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., favors shuttering certain federal operations.
News
GAO: Uranium Processing Facility faces cost, schedule and technical challenges
Energy is taking steps to reduce risk to project vital to nuclear stockpile management.
Defense
Ship capabilities in shallow waters will be critical, Navy chief says
Adm. Gary Roughead juggles fleet upgrades with pressure to streamline personnel and costs.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare coverage deserves a second look during open season, experts say
It pays to factor it into your post-retirement health insurance planning.
Oversight
FDA's top crime investigator retires following whistleblower's accusations
Complaint alleges Terry Vermillion used company services for personal work and government funds to pay for advanced training for his “office mistress.”
News
DHS weighs dropping color-coded alert system
Post-9/11 approach would be replaced by more descriptive warnings.
Management