Oversight
Lawmakers seek to preempt election advertising by contractors
Democrats are concerned Citizens United ruling could give contractors undue political sway.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies urged to change workplace practices to attract young workers
In a study on the federal technology job market, the CIO Council suggests managers should beef up technology, flexible schedules and employee feedback to compete for computer specialists.
Oversight
Watchdog group releases updated contractor misconduct database
List includes 63 of the top 100 federal contractors.
Defense
Obama urges Hill to move on immigration
Administration hopes to use the backlash against Arizona's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration to fuel the drive to move immigration reform.
Oversight
Report questions health reform law savings
Provisions to curb growth of costs will be "more than offset through 2020" by higher expenditures, CMS analysis finds.
News
Burning Question: Should government spend money trying to make itself look cool?
A Republican senator wants details on OPM's branding campaign to improve feds' image.
Defense
Survey: DHS employees enjoy work but view management warily
Respondents also reported concerns about perceived favoritism.
Oversight
SEC porn surfing draws Republican ire
Senior staff should have been focused on the financial sector’s problems, lawmakers say.
Oversight
Former special counsel charged with criminal contempt of Congress
Scott Bloch is expected to plead guilty to misdemeanor charge related to the deletion of files from his work computer in 2006.
Oversight
Senate panel approves budget resolution
Floor time is uncertain because it's unclear how long it will take the Senate to finish financial regulation legislation.
Defense
Lawmaker urges military to plan for bigger shortfall in fighter aircraft
House Democrat says Defense needs a backup plan in the likely event of more delays to the F-35 program.
Oversight