Defense
Afghanistan is Obama's war now
Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS proposes standards for how the private sector should prepare for disasters
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
Pay & Benefits
Lack of Social Security COLA could adversely affect some federal workers
Legislation to protect CSRS employees from health premium hikes is still in the Senate.
Oversight
Senate passes Energy and Water spending bill
Action comes after Sen. Tom Coburn held up the legislation over exclusion of language requiring public disclosure of certain mandatory reports from agencies to Congress.
Defense
Lawmakers see room for improvement in DHS diversity efforts
Homeland Security must step up outreach and find ways to help more minorities advance to senior-level jobs, House members say.
Defense
Democrats thwart GOP bid to stop Gitmo transfers
Final Homeland Security spending bill allows detainees to be brought to the United States for trial.
News
Survey: How Healthy Is Your Workplace?
Tell us about ongoing work-life initiatives, and share your wish list for future endeavors.
Oversight
Staff shortages linked to Defense audit agency problems
DCAA could boost its workforce by as many as 700 employees, but lawmakers remain concerned.
Pay & Benefits
Officials say cost of domestic partner benefits is affordable
A bill that would extend coverage to the partners of gay and lesbian federal employees could reach Senate floor by December.
Oversight
Contractors report generating tens of thousands of jobs under stimulus
Winners of federal contracts created or saved one job for every $70,000 received.
Defense
Defense secretary weighs whether to urge veto of authorization bill
Pentagon staff is evaluating if funds allocated for an alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which the administration opposes, is grounds for veto.
Oversight
Senator looks to clear spending deck before healthcare debate starts
Appropriations chairman wants to work on the bills one at a time, as opposed to packaging them in an omnibus.
Pay & Benefits