Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Pay & Benefits
First open season since health reform is around the corner
Feds will have premium increases and several new benefits to consider as they decide whether to change their insurance elections.
Oversight
Bush will discuss Iraq, 9/11, financial crisis in book
Memoir focusing on major presidential decisions is set for a Nov. 9 release.
Pay & Benefits
Obama calls Social Security private accounts a 'nonstarter'
Proposal would 'weaken the solvency' of the program, president says.
Pay & Benefits
COLA Crunch
Two years of zero increases in Social Security benefits have some retirees up in arms.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Recovery Board will track nonstimulus funding for education jobs
Watchdog will unveil new website in mid-November, according to official.
Oversight
Appeals court suspends judge’s order on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Court temporarily puts on hold judge’s decision to repeal ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Oversight
Senator doubtful deficit panel will reach required consensus
Majority whip says partisan atmosphere expected to follow the midterm elections will make it hard to get 14 of 18 commission members to agree on proposals.
Defense
Cybersecurity is ‘really about the people,’ official says
Technology means little without a strong workforce to protect computer networks, panelists note.
Pay & Benefits
Life Insurance Options
Participants in the government’s program now have more opportunities to alter their coverage.
Oversight
Warning: Feds beware of political activity
Office of Special Counsel recently fired one federal employee and suspended another for illegal fundraising.
Oversight
Cemetery employees will receive job training
Career development program for workers is the first formal training of its kind for Arlington National Cemetery staff.
Oversight
Earmark reformers expect more allies in new Congress
Many candidates -- looking to capitalize on voter discontent on spending and deficit issues -- have ramped up talk against directing funding to pet projects.
Oversight