News
Burning Question: Should government employees be prohibited from voting?
A famous game show host raises the question.
Oversight
Issa calls for federal program sunset commission
California Republican recommends appointing independent experts to review necessity of government programs.
Defense
Memorial fund breaks ground on law enforcement museum
Building will be underground and use technology to create a highly interactive experience for visitors.
Oversight
Airline industry and FAA vow cooperation on multibillion satellite program
Collaboration and information-sharing are at the heart of NextGen , says agency official.
Oversight
Senior executives see smaller pay raises
Lower salary adjustments and fewer performance awards could limit interest in SES careers, observer says.
News
The Week in Comments: Big premiums and big government
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Lawmakers urge deficit panel to back Defense cuts
Gates has proposed cutting more than $100 billion within the department's budget over the next five years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy briefs enterprise network plan
Navy officials said they plan to have the Next-Generation Enterprise Network in operation by 2014.
Oversight
Survey finds public satisfied with federal call centers
Government-run facilities improving, but still lag behind services private sector provides.
Oversight
USDA Native American case moves closer to resolution
The class action suit claims the Agriculture Department discriminated against Native Americans who applied for farm loans.
News
OMB seeks focus on useful performance data
Administration won’t use new website to issue grades to agencies on progress toward goals.
Oversight
Poll: Americans believe government is too large
Survey respondents suggest firing elected officials and reducing spending.
Defense