Tech
Award-Winning Leadership
Program recognizes individuals who have significantly enhanced the information security workforce.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense must ramp up recruitment of IT acquisition workforce, consultant says
Internal briefing also recommends an exchange program between department and industry for information technology professionals .
Oversight
Deficit tops $1 trillion for the second year in a row
Total is lower than expected, but still showing effects of economic recession.
Pay & Benefits
No COLAs for federal retirees in 2011
Social Security Administration nixes cost-of-living adjustment.
Defense
Lawmakers seek justification for closing Joint Forces Command
Rep. Ike Skelton says Congress won’t fund closure without business case analysis.
Oversight
Hiring reform requires team effort, observers say
Managers and human resources staff must work together on planning, recruiting and retention.
Oversight
Report: TARP contracting has 'significant' transparency issues
The panel noted that private contractors were not subject to FOIA requests or public audits of their performance.
Defense
Justice Department appeals 'don't ask, don't tell' ruling
Officials also request a stay of a federal judge's injunction against enforcement of the law that bars homosexual men and women from serving openly in the military.
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