Pay & Benefits
Salary council makes 2011 locality pay rate recommendations
Congress still needs to act on 2010 civilian raise.
News
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.
Oversight
Procurement nominee stresses importance of building acquisition workforce
Daniel Gordon is a “broadly supported, uncontroversial nomination,” says Senate chairman.
Oversight
Democrat seeks vote on debt panel deal
Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana is one of 15 lawmakers looking at a must-pass increase in the federal debt ceiling as leverage for action on commission proposal.
Oversight
Senator demands answers on firing of AmeriCorps IG
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, threatens to place holds on nominees if administration does not respond to questions about Gerald Walpin.
Oversight
Miscounting of stimulus jobs cuts two ways
Spending reports indicate that contract and grant recipients under- and over-counted jobs created and saved.
Oversight
EPA: Video takedown order was about ethics, not content
Employees are not allowed to use their position and work at EPA to lend credibility to their personal opinions, officials say.
Oversight
Panel to look into bipartisan debt-reduction commissions
The normal budget process "cannot deal with a debt burden of this proportion," key senator says.
Oversight
Foregone Conclusion
Last week's elections confirmed what most people already knew: the Democrats have problems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Northrop's sale of business unit signals start of a divestiture trend
A law requiring Defense to restrict integrators from both developing and overseeing weapons systems work should force more sales .
Pay & Benefits
Agencies promote telework as a powerful tool, not a panacea
Popularity of working remotely can overshadow the benefits of other alternative work schedules, observers say.
Defense
President aims to step up hiring of veterans
Obama directs agencies to establish offices to guide veterans through the job application process and help them adjust to civilian life.
Oversight
HHS use of funds for health reform campaign falls into question
Form letter could be considered propaganda designed to influence legislation, analysts find.
Oversight
GSA aims to improve procurement process through social media
A new initiative invites suggestions to improve federal acquisitions online.
Defense