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.

News

Telework Endorsement from the Top

News

Talk to OMB's Top Leadership Team

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

Burning Question: Would you rally to defend government?

This weekend, there's a march on Washington to send America a message: "Government doesn't suck."

Pay & Benefits

Social Security employees get bonus Thanksgiving holiday

Workers receive Nov. 26 off because of job well done, commissioner says.

Tech

HR Tech: Help or Hindrance?

Automated hiring processes have helped many organizations fill vacancies faster and cheaper, but it's unclear whether government can reap the same benefits.

News

Cabinet Full of Nobel Winners

News

Authority Without Resources

News

From Nextgov.com: Administration's weather satellite plan opposed globally

State and local agencies say spectrum reallocation threatens public safety.

Oversight

Obama will name Denis McDonough to national security post

McDonough has served as the chief of staff to the national security staff since September 2009.

Defense

'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders

Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.

Pay & Benefits

First open season since health reform is around the corner

Feds will have premium increases and several new benefits to consider as they decide whether to change their insurance elections.