Tech
Older Workers Staying Put
Survey shows that many employees aged 65 and older work because they want to.
News
From Nextgov.com: Army to buy e-mail system that could be expanded across Pentagon
Project could unify 1.2 million uniformed service members and 650,000 Defense civilians on a single, compatible e-mail platform .
Oversight
Report finds room for improvement in Recovery Act transparency
OMB Watch calls for more comprehensive reporting from subrecipients and enhanced performance metrics for stimulus projects.
Oversight
Energy Savings Performance Contracts don’t measure up, IG finds
New report raises doubts about the mechanism many agencies use to finance facilities upgrades.
Oversight
USDA will debut new version of online learning platform
AgLearn will provide more social media tools for employees to use and serve as a model for job training programs in China.
Defense
‘Routine’ Coast Guard exercise sparks alarm
Homeland Security officials will examine how a normal training event in Washington led to fear of a terrorist incident during Sept. 11 memorial ceremonies.
Defense
Senator urges faster buildup of Afghan forces
Carl Levin, D-Mich., says move would be more effective than sending more U.S. combat troops to the country.
Oversight
Senate confirms key regulatory nominee
Cass Sunstein will head OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Oversight
Treasury chief signals administration will renew TARP program
Officials fear a lack of liquidity could stall economic recovery.
Defense
Committee agrees to open door to possible F-22 exports
Legislative language would allow the Pentagon to start developing a version of the fighter jet that could be sold to allies.
Oversight