Trends
The Politics of Pay
Move to grant larger military raises in 2010 puts pay parity for federal civilians on the line.
Features
Up in the Air
Unmanned aircraft and vehicles are revolutionizing warfare. But the military is just beginning to confront the institutional consequences.
Defense
Defense review urges 'more and better' capabilities
Quadrennial assessment stresses need for more long-range strike aircraft and new technology, addresses military's relationship with the U.S. industrial base.
Oversight
Obama plans cuts in 120 programs
Move comes after the president in his State of the Union address proposed freezing nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OPM kills plan to stop using SSNs as government employee identifiers
Agency and insurers said the proposal would have required them to create alternative federal IDs for a large number of internal and external databases.
Oversight
GSA moves closer to a permanent leader
Senate majority leader files motion to break hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination.
Oversight
Obama budget to seek $7 billion for nuclear stockpile
The request marks a $600 million increase over fiscal 2010 funding.
News
Employee groups call for pay parity in budget proposal
White House says it will request a 1.4 percent raise for military in fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Feds face steep challenges meeting new pollution targets
Agencies must submit detailed plans by June, describing how they will comply with greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Defense
Pentagon leaders set to testify on 'don't ask, don't tell'
Hearing comes less than one week after President Obama's State of the Union speech, in which he pledged to end the policy.
Oversight
Senate leader attempts to break stalemate on GSA nominee
Reid files cloture on Martha Johnson and another Obama pick whose nomination was in limbo due to a hold.
Oversight