Management
For the Record
Clear standards sought for archiving official messages on social media sites.
Defense
Defense insourcing to continue at military services
Pentagon allows thousands of job conversions to proceed despite a reported lack of savings, sparking outcry from contractors.
News
From Nextgov.com: Watchdog group gives Obama mixed review on openness
OpenTheGovernment.org calls the White House the most open in history, but criticizes it for spending large sums to create and secure classified information.
News
Federal fundraising drive aims to build on last year’s success
Struggling economy doesn’t dampen National Capital Area campaign leader’s hopes for strong participation.
News
NIH to begin Gulf oil spill health study
Research will focus on workers’ exposure to oil and dispersants, as well as mental health consequences.
Defense
ACLU sues to block searches of electronic devices
Lawsuit against the Homeland Security Department claims border policy violates First and Fourth amendments.
Defense
NATO chief affirms Afghan transition plan
But the secretary general insists that the pace of transition be based on security conditions on the ground.
Oversight
Shifting Seats
With many races in play, a GOP takeover in the Senate is becoming less of a long shot.
Oversight
Burning Question: Do young managers discriminate against older workers?
Can they learn how to work effectively with people who have a lot more experience?
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Feds earn too much dough
More than half of likely voters believe federal employees are overpaid, survey says.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA completes education claims system in time for fall semester
Fully automated network works through complex calculations to determine veterans’ tuition payments and housing allowances under the 2008 GI bill.
Oversight
Defense contractor employee pleads guilty to bribery
Dorothy Ellis is the latest to be ensnared in a bid-rigging probe at an Army base in Kuwait.
Defense
DHS boosts its border workforce and technology
Border and immigration enhancements help drive Homeland Security’s varied purchases.
Oversight
Collaboration-minded feds see barriers to working together
Nevertheless, mid-level managers are forging new relationships and building bridges across departments and agencies.
Pay & Benefits