Oversight
USDA settles Native American lawsuit
The $760 million agreement will help “turn a page” on the department’s “tragic” civil-rights past, Agriculture chief says.
Management
The Wait Is Over
SBA kicks off new women’s contracting program after a decade of controversy, but challenges remain.
News
Armed services accept gay recruits -- with a caveat
High-level Defense Department directive was sent to recruiting officials Friday, but recruits must be informed that moratorium could be reversed at any time.
Oversight
SBA lifts suspension of technology contractor
Agreement will allow GTSI to continue most of its government work during an ongoing probe of whether it violated small business set-aside rules.
Defense
From Nextgov: Army seeks to formalize mobile apps development
Service looks to industry for help creating process to secure smart phone applications used in war.
Defense
Hayden: Obama still 'holds key' on spy notifications
New law won't fundamentally change how legislators are briefed on covert activities, former CIA chief says.
Oversight
SEC stretched thin by new rules
Agency will meet its deadlines under financial regulatory reform law, but faces resource constraints, leader says.
Oversight
Retired feds could see one-time Social Security bonus
Legislation provides $250 payment in lieu of 2011 cost-of-living adjustment.
Oversight
OPM and unions tussle over employee appeal rights
The Merit Systems Protection Board should use a broad threshold to evaluate appeals of employees removed from their positions, say unions.
Defense
Pentagon entrances briefly closed after report of gunshots
Security has been tighter since shooting in March.
Oversight
McCain denies 'stimulus hypocrisy' accusation
Center for Public Integrity alleges lawmaker opposed stimulus plan and then made request for funds.
Oversight
House Flips. Senate Doesn't
The odds are that Democrats will lose seven or eight seats in the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan budget to remain flat in 2011
The retirement program must reconsider services to keep costs in check, board says.
Defense
Most domestic intel centers lack privacy plans
Only 28 of 72 centers have privacy and civil liberties plans approved by the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
GAO: Defense domestic violence tracking remains flawed
Audit finds the Pentagon’s system for collecting data on abuse in military families hinders department’s ability to analyze trends.
Oversight
Lack of linguists hampers government's mission, officials say
Federal agencies struggle to fill in the gaps in language skills.
News