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
Obama set to name cyber coordinator
White House confirms appointment of former Bush administration official Howard Schmidt, assures "regular access to the president."
News
From Nextgov.com: VA employee presents cost-cutting idea to Obama despite snow
Colorado-based winner of the SAVE contest travels to Washington to discuss her proposal with the president.
Oversight
Senate vote sets up health overhaul passage
Democrats hope to get bill to Obama before State of the Union in late January.
Pay & Benefits
Obama signs 3.4 percent raise for military
Unions say they’ll push for pay parity in 2011, as review of military compensation system begins.
Oversight
Agencies identify $19 billion in contract savings
OMB says plans show government is on track to meet President Obama’s mandate to cut $40 billion by fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Senate on track to approve health bill
Chamber is expected to hold a series of votes this week on the legislation, with final passage expected on Dec. 24.
Tech
It's Good to be IT Now
Information technology jobs are the silver lining in the economic recovery.
Defense