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
Senate is moving on Military Construction-VA measure
The total funding in the measure is $7.1 billion over the $126.8 billion provided in fiscal 2009.
Defense
Democrats risk impasse over PATRIOT Act
Lawmakers might have to pass a temporary extension if the House and Senate can't agree on renewing key provisions of the law that are set to expire on Dec. 31.
Defense
Forward Observer: Another Looming Disaster
Retired officer says the all-volunteer military "has priced itself out of the market."
Pay & Benefits
Personnel agency cracks down on appointees ‘burrowing’ in
Agencies must gain OPM’s approval before converting political employees to career jobs at any level, even in nonelection years.
News
From Nextgov.com: Bill to increase oversight of IT projects gets big boost from report
GAO finds $3 billion in cost overruns for IT projects, adding support for a Senate proposal requiring agencies to post reasons for cost overruns on major projects.
Oversight
Federal employees have fewer health insurance choices this year
As Open Season begins, choices are more limited than before as several plans leave the federal program or reduce their coverage.
Oversight
Senate passes bill to provide funding for Federal Executive Boards
Legislation would codify permanent funding and require agencies to detail senior staff to run the boards.
Oversight