Defense
TSA nominee won’t commit to collective bargaining rights
Maj. Gen. Robert Harding emphasizes training and morale challenges during first confirmation hearing.
Oversight
Senate approves FAA bill but fight with House looms
The Senate’s version avoids contentious language, including a provision making it easier for FedEx workers to unionize.
Defense
Senators to press TSA nominee on Iraq contract audit
Collective bargaining rights for airport screeners also are likely to come up.
Oversight
Divide and Conquer
It’s not a good time to be arguing for one-party control of the White House and Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Feds would feel health care reforms
While details still are being hammered out, excise tax and other provisions would affect the government’s insurance program.
Oversight
Contractor advocates criticize administration’s ‘carry-over workforce’ plan
Groups say draft rule implementing executive order eliminates hiring flexibility for companies.
Defense
Officials outline missile defense goals
Pentagon leaders on Monday rejected abolishing the Missile Defense Agency and transferring its functions to the different armed services.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense readies system to treat PTSD, brain injuries remotely
The transportable telehealth unit is part of the Army surgeon general’s recent call to use technology to reach soldiers who might have difficulty seeing a doctor.
Oversight
Senate girds for fight on health care reconciliation
A key GOP challenge will focus on changes to the Cadillac tax on high-value plans included in reconciliation legislation.
Defense
Forward Observer: Kill The F-35?
A defense expert predicts the government will keep the fighter jet alive no matter what, to show taxpayers they got something for their money.
Pay & Benefits
House approves Senate health care bill
In historic move, House votes 219-212 to send an overhaul measure the Senate passed in December to the president's desk.
News
Burning Question: Do young feds know their place?
A veteran fed makes the case that not everyone is a leader.
Tech
Branding Service
Is your agency using social media to promote its message and recruit potential hires?
Defense
House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill
TRICARE and other Defense beneficiaries will not have to purchase coverage beyond what they already have.
Oversight