Pay & Benefits
Transition begins to new long-term care contract
Certain enrollees will face hefty premium hikes in January unless they elect to change their benefits.
News
From Nextgov.com: Terrorists nearing ability to launch big cyberattacks against U.S.
Enemy states are not so much the threat as are cybercriminals who will peddle through the black market the software programs needed to launch a debilitating attack .
Oversight
Survey: Feds beat private sector on vision, lag on management
Managers understand and embrace their agencies’ missions, but organizations lack effective operational practices.
Oversight
Senate bill would protect contractor whistleblowers
New legislation also would apply to employees of state and local governments and nonprofits that receive federal funds.
Defense
Navy chief sets intelligence reorganization
The dramatic changes also will involve creation of a Navy Cyber Command.
Defense
Senate work on Defense bill will spill into next week
Chamber faces a long list of pending amendments that will push the debate into Tuesday.
Oversight
Obama prohibits feds from texting while driving
Executive order bans text messaging while operating government-owned vehicles.
Defense
More troops for Afghanistan might not be possible anytime soon
The Army already is deploying soldiers at the maximum rate, new study concludes.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security authorized to hire up to 1,000 cybersecurity specialists
The department doesn’t expect to hire that many, but the authorization will streamline recruitment efforts, said a department official.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal to end federal health plan is off the table
Watered-down provision would apply to members of Congress and Capitol Hill staffers, but not to federal employees.
Oversight
Watchdog: Stopgap spending measures tie agencies’ hands
Continuing resolutions cost agencies money and time and limit managers’ decision-making abilities.
Oversight
Transportation chief defends stimulus spending efforts
Ray LaHood says agency's component of the Recovery Act has provided a huge boost for construction jobs.
Defense
Border fence, detainee issues dominate debate
Final Homeland Security spending bill likely will not include funding for physical fencing along the Southwest border, but is expected to include language regarding the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States.
Defense