News
Democrat maps out aggressive agenda for contracting oversight panel
Sen. Claire McCaskill will focus on Afghanistan reconstruction projects, and Alaska Native and public relations procurements.
Pay & Benefits
Turnover of federal contractors slowed during recession, data show
In soft economy employees value job security, particularly at small companies, according to human resources firm.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP plans have wide range of flexibility and cost
Participants should know which providers are covered and how much they’ll be paying out of pocket before making any changes.
Oversight
Federal Career Intern Program on thin ice
Excepted service hiring authority violates veterans preference regulations, MSPB says.
Oversight
Analysis: The buck stops with program managers
Reining in costs and schedules takes more than technical knowlege, it also requires cross-functional leadership.
Oversight
Lewis blasts Senate GOP's rumored omnibus
Move could signal a rift between Republican purists and pragmatists.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Forget Medicare
It pays to factor it into your post-retirement health insurance planning.
Defense
Air Force lacks schedule for next generation bomber
Officials plan to breathe new life into existing bombers to keep them flying and effective until the next long-range strike platform and its support systems are ready.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Detaching IT security officers would harm cybersecurity, CIOs warn
Proponents back legislation to give chief information officers autonomy to better enforce federal network security management.
Oversight
Defense bans contractors from interrogating detainees
Draft rule implementing a 2010 Defense Authorization Act provision includes a waiver for national security.
News
The Week in Comments: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' open season, and the GOP
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Hiring reform could reverse attrition of new employees
Improved assessments and welcome programs are keys to retaining talent, observers say.
Defense
Navy seeks to split next littoral ship contracts
Benefits of awarding work to two firms include stabilizing the program and the industrial base for shipbuilding, and enhancing prospects for foreign military sales.
Oversight
Divided 112th Congress likely to struggle with budget and spending process
President Obama's deficit commission could help Republicans and Democrats find common ground, observer notes.
Defense
Officials move to beef up air cargo screening
The Transportation Security Administration will continue to use intelligence, technology and vigilance to counter evolving threats, chief says.
Pay & Benefits