Defense

Boeing finds foreign partner for chopper bid

U.S. aerospace giant will team up with Italian aircraft maker for competition to build presidential helicopters.

Defense

Forward Observer: Nuclear Time Bomb

Strategy document identifies nuclear terrorism threat as urgent.

Oversight

Chiefs of the Year 2010

A week-long series highlighting top government executives in the areas of acquisition, finance, human capital, information and information security.

Oversight

Chief of the Year: Information Security

John Streufert, chief information security officer, State Department.

Tech

Tech Hiring On the Rise

Report says 52 percent of employers plan to hire more IT professionals in the second half of 2010.

News

CPSC Recalls 'Shrek'

Defense

Obama picks Pentagon official as intelligence chief

Lt. Gen. James Clapper might not be a popular choice with some lawmakers, according to reports.

Defense

From Nextgov.com: Panel to recommend certifications for cybersecurity workforce

New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.

Oversight

Lawmakers criticize growth of federal workforce

Republican pushes bill to return size of federal civilian workforce to ‘pre-Obama levels.’

Defense

DHS expands drone flights on Mexico border

Texas lawmakers have been trying for years for assistance but bureaucratic wrangling between Homeland Security and the FAA was a roadblock.

Defense

Pentagon maps out $100 billion cost savings plan

Cuts are part of a broader effort to curb federal spending.

Oversight

Grant will help displaced NASA contractors

Labor Department provides $15 million for job training assistance for 3,200 Kennedy Space Center private sector employees.

Pay & Benefits

The List

What new employees need to know about their benefits.

News

Teleworking Through the Snow

News

Slow economy hinders refugee resettlement in U.S.

As agencies develop 2011 ceiling for new admissions, they try to address employment hurdles.

Oversight

Nextgov.com: Lawmakers question agencies’ online contests and prizes

Two Republicans say the White House’s push for competition and cash awards wastes taxpayer money, but the White House and a federal manager say the investments are worthwhile.

Oversight

Purchasing agreements emphasize strategic sourcing, vendor diversity

GSA’s 12 new office supply deals are designed to save agencies money and to facilitate more transactions with small businesses.