News
The Week in Comments: Small businesses, health care and immigration
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
OMB blocked release of oil spill numbers
Report criticizes the federal government for creating the impression it was "either not fully competent to handle the spill or not fully candid" with Americans.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Windfall
Legislative changes could free up $142.4 billion for USPS to spend partly on employee benefits.
Defense
ICE sets record for deporting illegal immigrants
Officials say White House’s immigration enforcement record surpasses that of prior administrations.
Oversight
White House issues guidance on greenhouse gas emissions
Documents address how to handle leased space, exclusions and other complex issues.
Defense
GAO denies protest in Air Force tanker contest
Boeing and EADS will be the only bidders for the lucrative contract.
Defense
FBI says Miranda readings don't hurt Bureau
Officials say reading rights to terrorism suspects does not impede ability to gather intelligence.
News
From Nextgov.com: One agency wants Internet wiretaps, another wants privacy protected
Advocates see a disconnect between the FBI’s desire to obtain online communications for investigations and Homeland Security’s campaign to convince the public to safeguard personal information.
Oversight
Suspension of IT contractor has roots in 2008 bid protest
Allegations against GTSI first were leveled by a New Mexico small business two years ago.
Oversight
Unions to managers: Give employees a bigger voice in decisions
Agencies are underutilizing a process for getting employees involved early in choices that affect their daily work, labor representatives tell council.
Defense
Clapper: Obama has 'great angst' about leaks
Intelligence director expresses particular disappointment in senior officials who "get their jollies by blabbing to the media."
Oversight
Republicans urge no earmarks in catch-all spending bill
Lawmakers are likely to try to pass full-year funding for discretionary programs in a single legislative package after the elections.
Management
Thinking Small
SSA chief Michael Astrue works all the angles to shrink a daunting disability backlog.
Oversight
Coming soon: Guidance for creating greenhouse gas inventories
Under White House sustainability requirements, agencies must detail emissions.
Oversight
FEHBP database raises privacy concerns
Observers say OPM’s new tool leaves sensitive patient information vulnerable to attack.
Defense