Oversight
Hiring reform could signal end of federal internship program
Unions feel confident OPM review will lead to program’s elimination.
Defense
Defense opts for multiyear F/A-18 deal
Officials say purchase would save 10 percent over a traditional contract.
Oversight
Obama blasts oil execs, MMS over spill
President decries "cozy relationship" between agency, industry.
Oversight
Feds almost pay a price for porn
Republican language banning agencies from paying employees caught viewing explicit images on work computers unravels technology bill.
Defense
Finger pointing begins over New York security grant allocations
Lawmakers and the Obama administration spar over whether funding has actually increased or decreased, and who is responsible.
Defense
Defiant panels approve $485 million for F-35 alternate engine
Defense chief contends any savings from increased competition are not worth the upfront costs of developing and buying two engines for the fighter.
Defense
Senate panel approves supplemental, floor fights await
Bill includes $33.5 billion for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and $68 million to help with the Gulf oil spill.
Pay & Benefits
Cost estimates cause trouble for telework bill
Proponents of off-site work policies must do a better job of showing how flexibility can save money, panelists say.
Oversight
Federal acquisition councils anticipate mandate to increase transparency
But the administration has not yet directed agencies to post contract documents online.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Laptop stolen from VA contractor contains veterans’ personal data
Rep. Steven Buyer, R-Ind., tells Veterans Affairs secretary that hundreds of the department’s contractors are not adhering to rules and regulations requiring them to encrypt data stored on computers.
Defense
Panels OK special ops, cybersecurity funds
Other approved funds included $168 billion for the military's operations and maintenance accounts.
Defense
Customs chief's credibility remains in question
Finance panel chief is skeptical despite Bersin's explanation of his failure to properly file employment forms for his household workers.
Defense
TRICARE fee structure needs overhaul, says Defense official
Revamping the military’s health care system incentives is crucial to Pentagon savings.
News
The Week in Comments: Telework turned 'tele-run errands,' farewell to KSAs and bathroom humor
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight