News
From Nextgov.com: Industry sees promise in open government contests
Offering prize money could spark innovative ideas, but administration must be careful that judging is perceived as fair, private sector officials say.
Defense
Senators seek clean FAA bill
Extraneous provisions could erode bipartisan support for the measure, Commerce Committee leaders say.
Defense
Fighter jet's costs jump more than 50 percent
Increase means the Pentagon's largest program will breach the 1982 Nunn-McCurdy cost-control law.
Oversight
Congressional panel seeks broad Defense acquisition overhaul
Interim report suggests clearer contract requirements and stronger oversight of performance.
Pay & Benefits
Senator showcases exemplary feds
Delaware Democrat aims to improve the public’s perception of government workers through floor speeches and exhibition.
Oversight
Watchdogs applaud earmark ban, wonder about loopholes
House prohibition could just end up shifting spending directed to for-profits from "one side of the Capitol to the other," one observer cautions.
Oversight
House takes aim at Census look-alike letters
Bill would require non-Bureau mailings to have a disclaimer.
Pay & Benefits
Beating the Backlog Blues
Agencies that address federal workplace complaints try to stay on top of their caseloads.
News
From Nextgov.com: FDA to regulate online drug promotions
Pharmaceutical industry suggests letting companies Twitter about scientific news , creating an FDA seal of approval and linking to risk information.
Pay & Benefits
Performance chief calls for more nuanced employee ratings
More must be done to single out both outstanding and subpar employees, Zients says.
Defense
Burning Question: Does the Pentagon deserve an Oscar for Best Embedding Program?
Official says success of "The Hurt Locker" at the Oscars validates program to embed journalists in military units.
Defense
Legal issues hamper searches of intelligence databases
Main obstacles to sifting and matching information on suspected terrorists are policy and privacy related, as opposed to technological, officials testify.
Pay & Benefits