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
Covering the Kids
Federal employees have access to several programs for managing the cost of child and dependent care.
Oversight
Republican victory sets stage for new agenda
Unions and industry groups prepare for shifts in priorities on government workforce and management issues.
Defense
House Intelligence Committee faces shakeup
Outgoing Chairman Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, might move to Armed Services panel.
Defense
McKeon seeks House Armed Services leadership post
California Republican says he would put on renewed emphasis on oversight of Pentagon.
Pay & Benefits
National labor-management council spars over telework
Differences center on whether group will approach the mobile setup as a way to stay productive during emergencies, or as a broader workplace policy.
Oversight
GOP senator says he will not block hike in debt ceiling
Price for going along with the increase could include some form of down payment on spending cuts.
Oversight
Plan to sell federal real estate rises on GOP agenda
Likely House infrastructure panel chairman John Mica would tackle alleged wasteful management of federal property.
News