Management
Culture Clashes
Bureaucratic rivalries run deep. Can leaders bring conflicting agencies into harmony?
Defense
Recession helps military recruiters reach 36-year high
The four services and their National Guard and reserve components signed up 296,505 young men and women in fiscal 2009.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems , handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
Defense
TSA works to reduce attrition among top staff
GAO: Fewer senior executives are quitting, but agency needs to identify reasons for departure.
Oversight
Recovery Act contracting data set for release
On Thursday, the public will be able to view information on agency-issued contracts; state data will come in two weeks.
Oversight
Hill sends mixed signals to imagery firms
Administration is moving forward with plans to buy more satellite imagery from private companies while Congress backs a plan that might ultimately compete with commercial providers.
Oversight
Grand jury issues subpoena to former Interior chief
Probe focuses on whether Gale Norton broke a law that bars government officials from negotiating future jobs with a company that stands to benefit from official actions.
Defense
Forward Observer: Through Iran's Eyes
Mutually assured destruction might not be enough to keep Iran and Israel at bay if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.
News
From Nextgov.com: Treasury improves communications about financial bailout program, GAO says
But critics say the department doesn’t show more important data such as how recipients have used the funds and how much the investments are worth.
Pay & Benefits
Insurance providers drop out of federal employee health program
Thirty-two health plans are either leaving FEHBP altogether, or lowering their coverage in certain areas across the country.
Pay & Benefits
Obama looks to increase hiring of disabled workers
The White House and Office of Personnel Management will host job fairs and workshops for managers.
Defense
Generals want faster, focused procurement
Army official's strategy can be summed up with the mantra: "Buy fewer, more often."
Oversight