Defense
Terrorist threats not yet an issue in Hill races
For now, Democrats appear to be finding safe ground in backing the Obama administration's counterterrorism policies.
News
From Nextgov.com: Supreme Court hears arguments in NASA privacy case
Justices will decide whether agency's background checks violate contractors' rights.
Oversight
SBA finalizes women’s small business contracting program
Long-awaited regulation identifies 83 industries in which women are underrepresented and are now eligible for set-aside deals.
Oversight
Are Democrats Waking Up?
A new poll suggests they may turn out to vote in the midterms in higher numbers than expected.
News
From Nextgov.com: Recent large IT contracts could cut prices for government, experts say
Multibillion-dollar pacts might be positive for agencies, but they’re not always beneficial for vendors that must pay more for a chance to participate.
Oversight
Labor law violators raking in federal contracts
Firms with $6 billion in government business in fiscal 2009 have been cited for breaking employment, health and safety rules, according to GAO.
Oversight
Watchdog: OSHA whistleblower protection program still falls short
Agency responsible for examining complaints from private sector workers fails to provide comprehensive investigator training.
Defense
Military command downplays fuel supply attack
Less than 1 percent of Afghanistan-bound trucks and traffic have experienced any damage, says U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies launch Bikeshare program
Washington-area federal workers can share bicycles for commuting and wellness initiatives.
Defense
Soldiers struggle emotionally under stress of war
After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.
Tech
FOIA Workers Need Money, Tech
Survey finds offices are short-staffed and ill-equipped to process requests quickly.
Oversight
SBA suspends contractor GTSI from federal work
Agency says company participated in a "scheme" to win small-business set-aside contracts.
Oversight