News
From Nextgov.com: Google unveils apps suite for government
Company says it is the first set of cloud computing tools to be certified as meeting federal security standards.
Oversight
Partisan battle looms over oil spill measures
Differences emerge over revenue-sharing for coastal states and liability cap.
Defense
Minnesota governor holds fire on war policy
Pawlenty says the Obama administration must do a better job of communicating why the war in Afghanistan remains important.
Oversight
Oversight of war zone subcontractors is lacking, panel finds
Defense audit agency identified millions in unsupported costs; prime contractors held accountable.
Defense
Forward Observer: Just Do It
The Pentagon is moving too slowly on repealing "don't ask, don't tell."
Tech
30,000 Cyber Pros
A report highlights the severity of a shortage in government cybersecurity professionals.
News
New TSA chief gets pressure on collective bargaining
Unions and lawmakers resume their campaign to grant screeners workplace rights, arguing this will improve morale and reduce injury rates.
Oversight
Black farmers group calls for White House help
Head of the organization is concerned lawmakers dropped funding to settle lawsuits; wants Obama to request a stand-alone measure.
News
From Nextgov.com: Social media raises federal record-keeping, privacy concerns
Web 2.0 tools are important for agency missions but require additional guidance , officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Telework bill could be near tipping point
House-Senate negotiators don’t have many issues to reconcile before they send the measure to President Obama, staffer says.
Oversight
GOP lawmakers skewer Interior chief on drilling oversight
The Obama administration had more than a year to try to fix known problems, Republicans note.
Oversight
Committee rejects $200M Yucca proposal
Amendment would have continued funding for Nevada's planned nuclear waste repository.
Pay & Benefits
Before Your Time
What happens when you’re ready to retire, but don’t have a full career’s worth of federal service?
Oversight
Burning Question: What do you wish your employees did?
Meet deadlines? Quit gossiping? Retire if you're just not interested in the job any more?
Defense