News
From Nextgov.com: Bypass FOIA and seek data from agencies, says Obama official
White House transparency deputy says open government officers will cooperate and accelerate document disclosure .
Oversight
Bureau of Prisons employee wins cost-cutting contest
Federal workers will have to opt-in to receive the Federal Register in paper form.
Defense
Officials defend airport screening but say changes are coming
Homeland Security secretary says department will make adjustments "where they need to be made."
Oversight
Senate minority leader will back earmark ban
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he will take his own advice and listen to the American people.
Defense
Report: Dysfunction on Hill may hurt national security
Partisan disagreements and conflict between the legislative and executive branches are threatening passage of the annual defense policy bill, study notes.
Defense
Senior acquisition officials question procurement policy direction
Survey shows government professionals have doubts about how contracting policies are being implemented.
Defense
Panel: DHS assessment of biodefense facility falls short
National Research Council says Homeland Security used arbitrary assumptions in evaluating risk.
Oversight
Analysis: Seizing a $400 billion opportunity
Ten strategies to cut the fat from federal procurement.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay raise still up in the air
A cloud of "what ifs" hangs over dispute on whether federal workers are overpaid and deserve a salary hike next year.
Defense
TSA works on alternative airport screening process for pilots
Unions have cited concern over radiation from scanners.
Defense
Republicans signal delay on 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
Senators say there won't be enough time during the lame-duck session to adequately debate the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Tech
Social Media Masters
Older workers are driving use of social media in the workplace, survey finds.
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers expect DHS to cancel troubled border security program
SBInet contract has encountered cost, schedule and performance problems .
Oversight
Bidding begins for top Democratic spot on House oversight panel
Towns moves to keep the position, vowing he will “form a bulwark against any politically motivated investigations” by Republicans.
Pay & Benefits