Oversight
Going green is a popular money-saving idea among feds
Energy-efficient solutions are some of the most common suggestions submitted in White House contest.
News
From Nextgov.com: $114 billion still available for federal contractors before Sept. 30
Agencies are likely to spend the remaining money on lower-cost items like computers and IT equipment, observer says.
Oversight
Bill with 1.4 percent federal pay raise clears Senate committee
Appropriations bill reflects president’s budget request.
Oversight
Senate approves short-term FAA bill
The 15th extension includes additional safety measures, including new training requirements and more instruction hours for pilots.
Oversight
House OKs Transportation-HUD bill
The $67.4 billion in discretionary funding is $1.3 billion below Obama's request.
Oversight
GAO sting shows passport fraud remains a problem
State Department fails to consistently use counterfeit detection techniques or verify identity data.
Oversight
Women’s small biz program to make long-awaited debut
SBA administrator promises initiative that’s been in limbo for one decade will launch before the end of the year.
Defense
Obama signs supplemental war funding bill
The measure provides $33.5 billion for Defense expenses in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pay & Benefits
From Military to Civilian
A look at options for those who started in the armed forces and ended their careers in the civil service.
Defense
Watchdog: Language skills still are getting lost in translation
Agencies could benefit from a more comprehensive approach to assessing their employees’ capabilities and any gaps in talent, GAO says.
Defense
Army suicide report raises concerns about drug abuse
There is a clear link between risky behaviors and soldiers taking their own lives, researchers find after a 15-month study.
News
From Nextgov.com: Craigslist creator tries to bring transparency initiative out of the shadows
The Obama administration’s open government efforts aren’t getting the attention and credit they deserve, Craig Newmark says.
Defense
Hearing elicits contrition, but few answers for Arlington Cemetery scandal
After nearly $10 million in IT contracts, officials say cemetery still uses paper records to track graves.
Oversight