Defense
From Nextgov.com: Government takes layered approach to aviation security
House members say Homeland Security should make a greater effort to gauge the public’s response to potential passenger screening technologies.
Oversight
Senate confirms Johnson as GSA administrator
Nearly a year after she was nominated, Martha Johnson is the agency’s first permanent administrator since 2008.
Defense
Energy secretary gets heat on Yucca funding
Chu says the administration has years to decide on a permanent storage site.
Oversight
Debt limit increase nears final House vote
Republicans accuse Democrats of playing "deceitful procedural games" to advance the measure.
Oversight
Winter storm in Washington highlights telework
White House efforts to increase telework among federal employees could get a boost from Mother Nature.
Oversight
Budget chief catches flak on deficit commission
OMB director says plan is the way to prevent fiscal disaster.
Pay & Benefits
Waging Battle
A proposal in the president’s 2011 budget sparks new debate on age caps for federal employees who receive workers’ comp.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA tests online score card for IT projects
Site is designed to add more detail on status of projects in governmentwide IT dashboard.
Defense
National intelligence chief bemoans politicizing of security
Debate over the government's handling of the Christmas bombing plot has not been helpful to law enforcement efforts, says Dennis Blair.
Defense
Gates rejects multiyear deal on Navy aircraft
Defense secretary tells Congress it would not save enough money to make it worthwhile.
Pay & Benefits
Some agencies could see staff gains in 2011
The total federal civilian workforce would shrink under Obama’s plan, but several agencies are poised to buck the trend.
Defense
Strategic reviews emphasize risk management
Pentagon and DHS reports highlight the need for better interagency cooperation.
Oversight
Contractors welcome military surge in Afghanistan
Some have been expected to work in areas not yet cleared by U.S. soldiers.
Oversight
Analysis: Internationally oriented executives needed
Many domestic federal agencies aren’t prepared for global responsibilities.
Oversight
Spending plan attracts bipartisan criticism
Lawmakers say the Obama administration should not count on a presidential commission to bring down the deficit to 3 percent of GDP.
Defense
Obama budget revives dispute over new spy satellites
Proposal supports buying large electro-optical satellites and more commercial data, but ignores a plan to purchase a small cluster of relatively cheap satellites.
Management