Oversight
From Nextgov: Education, IRS try to make filing student aid form less daunting
The Education Department plans to allow certain students applying for aid to instantly transfer their tax data from an IRS database to the Web version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Oversight
Head of Foreign Agricultural Service reassigned
Michael Michener had come under fire for focusing on Afghanistan projects at the expense of the agency’s traditional roles.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies under pressure to mix and match public, private workers
OMB has ordered a thorough review of plans for managing the multisector workforce.
Defense
White House taps new Coast Guard commandant
Vice Adm. Robert Papp would take the helm of a service undergoing widespread change.
Management
Creaky Collaboration
Concerns about information sharing persist, and they're dividing the intelligence community.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Congress takes and gives in funding major Defense IT projects
Hill cuts Air Force's budget for upgrading network infrastructures on bases and for global communications but fully funds radio and UAV programs.
Oversight
EEOC proposes changes to federal discrimination complaint process
Rules include new requirements for agencies, authorize pilot programs.
Oversight
Senate language eases employee fears about OPM and health reform
Groups had recommended that federal employee plan be administered separately.
Oversight
Senate moves up final healthcare overhaul vote
Bill is on track for final passage Thursday.
Oversight
Defense measure aims to improve contractors’ handling of sexual assault cases
Amendment forbids the Pentagon from doing business with companies that prevent alleged assault victims from taking legal action.
Oversight
Change of Fortunes
The Democrats’ hold on the House and Senate appears a lot more tenuous than it did one year ago.
Oversight