Management
A Really Bad Idea
The federal hiring freeze House Republicans have proposed won’t save money and will jeopardize essential services.
Defense
Survey: Pay and benefits remain an issue for military families
Respondents say long deployments and worries about children and finances are main challenges facing service members.
Oversight
Recovery Act reporting reaches highest level of disclosure
More than 99 percent of all prime recipients filed mandatory spending reports last quarter.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB authentication tool could be used for interagency collaboration
Feature enables users to enter security credentials once to access multiple applications.
Defense
Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
Defense
Federal judge ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
It’s not clear if Obama administration will appeal ruling eliminating ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Defense
Commandos might have killed British aid worker
Prime Minister David Cameron went out of his way to praise the U.S. military for its role in the botched rescue.
Defense
Gates reaffirms Defense commitment to South Korea
The two countries recently held joint military exercises, initiated in response to North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship.
News
From Nextgov.com: State supports boost of women's cell phone use in developing world
Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair launch an initiative to increase mobile access , which typically provide greater economic and social benefits.
Oversight
Proposal would end Alaska native contracting advantages
Sen. Claire McCaskill plans to introduce a bill to stop ANCs from earning sole-source deals of unlimited value.
Oversight
Uncle Sam faces recruiting challenges with tech-savvy set
Government’s stodgy image gives industry an edge in the chase for young technology workers.
Oversight
GAO: Federal background checks can be risky business
Investigators could allow personal information to slip through the cracks, audit finds.
Defense
Security adviser to depart White House
Gen. James Jones' top deputy, Thomas Donilon, will be elevated to replace him.
Oversight
Budget office puts fiscal 2010 deficit at $1.3 trillion
Shortfall is the second highest as a share of the economy since 1945.
Defense