Oversight
Congress keeps government open for a few more days
Five-day extension of continuing resolution is aimed at providing time to work out a deal on a long-term funding measure.
Oversight
Energy Department announces contractor pay freeze
Bonus payments also would be put on ice for two years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense tool linking disaster relief community set to relaunch by end of year
All Partners Access Network will improve chat functions and registration , as well as add e-mail.
Pay & Benefits
Work-life programs require additional OPM guidance
Federal officials generally satisfied with assistance but could use more information, audit finds.
Defense
Ranking member slot on House Armed Services panel filled
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington will take over as the top Democrat on the committee.
Oversight
Maryland lawmaker gets top Democratic House oversight spot
Rep. Elijah Cummings will have to counter fiery incoming chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, who is expected to question the Obama administration aggressively.
Oversight
Senate passes, House rejects bill mandating new performance goals, better reporting
Measure requires agencies to name chief operating and performance improvement officers.
Oversight
Democrats give up on omnibus bill, likely avert a shutdown
Senators abandon effort to pass a $1.11 trillion fiscal 2011 spending bill, will focus on short-term continuing resolution.
Pay & Benefits
A Date for New Year’s
Picking the best date to retire in 2011 can put some extra money in your pocket.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian -- not military -- problem
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure , Napolitano says.
Defense
Obama claims fragile progress in Afghanistan
With Clinton, Gates at his side, president makes case for staying the course.
Oversight
New Congress could put the brakes on insourcing
Lawmakers want to slow down and assess whether the Obama administration initiative is being implemented strategically, say current and former staff members.
Oversight
Agencies unveil renewable energy roadmap
Proposal targets specific zones for solar energy development on federal land in six Western states.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service contract negotiations continue
Parties agree not to shift workers to new locations or positions until collective bargaining agreement is reached.
Pay & Benefits
New snow day policy gets its first test
Wintry conditions in Washington provide opportunity to roll out "unscheduled telework."
News
The Week in Comments: Bad weather, attacks on IRS employees and Marine Corps hiring freeze
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight