Defense
Virginia Democrat accused of disrespecting military service
Republican challenger says Rep. Jim Moran implied military service is not sufficient public service experience to run for office.
Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
A new office aims to integrate Homeland Security’s components with improved processes and structures.
Pay & Benefits
OPM holds disability employment training
Event highlights resources at hiring officials’ disposal as they seek to implement a July presidential directive.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA advances the virtual meeting place
Agency to build teleconference centers across the United States.
Oversight
Postmaster general steps down
John Potter departs amid Postal Service’s ongoing fiscal crisis and workforce challenges.
Defense
Army touts off-the-shelf helicopter purchases
Official says government is benefiting significantly from adoption of a commercially developed aircraft.
Defense
Webb to stall future Defense nominations over JFCOM
Virginia Democrat accuses Pentagon of slow response to requests for information on closure of Norfolk-based command.
Defense
GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective plan to ensure national infrastructure bounces back from crisis.
Oversight
It’s Inevitable
Lots of races could go either way. But for the Democrats, it’s too late to change the broader outcome.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Flaw found in systems that track recovery-related spending at Transportation
IG says inadequate controls expose databases and website users to hacking risks.
Defense
Casey: Army is stepping off the deployment treadmill
Troops are spending more time at home between combat missions, providing a better opportunity to build resilience, the service’s chief of staff says.
Oversight
Potential compromise offered on Afghan private security ban
Karzai asks foreign representatives for a list of projects that require protection.
Oversight
Federal travel spending site takes flight
JunketSleuth.com aims to hold government accountable for trip expenses.
News