Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Federal CTO will issue recommendations on open government
Transparency advocates worry that Aneesh Chopra's plans and lack of public involvement could create an impression Obama's neglecting the initiative.
Oversight
Obama budget eliminates or trims 121 programs
Line-by-line review identifies $17 billion in potential savings in fiscal 2010.
Oversight
Interior taps stimulus funds for renewable energy production
Bureau of Land Management will open new offices in four Western states to process lease applications.
Pay & Benefits
House panel approves paid parental leave act
Key Republican balks at the benefit’s price tag, signaling possible trouble ahead.
Defense
Officials: Plans being laid to develop swine flu vaccine
CDC is growing a seed virus that eventually will be used to develop a vaccine.
Oversight
Mounting workload prompts IGs to seek help
Watchdogs ask lawmakers to raise the threshold triggering reviews of financial institution failures.
Defense
Senate plans to take up Defense procurement reform
Critics say the legislation has too many loopholes and does not require enough oversight.
Oversight
OPM director calls for regulatory reforms, announces work-life pilot programs
John Berry criticizes his own agency’s policies and lays out aggressive approach to “red tape.”
Oversight
Lawmakers question GSA’s capacity to handle stimulus projects
Public Buildings Service is receiving $5.5 billion for construction and environmentally friendly upgrades.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Stimulus hot line is on the horizon
Effort will be tricky because tips are likely to vary widely.
Oversight
Freshman lawmaker champions telework, pay parity for feds
Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly has hit the ground running on federal management issues.
Oversight
OMB confirms Thursday budget rollout
White House will release the details of funding requests for agencies.
Oversight
Fed chairman expects to see signs of recovery by year's end
But job losses are likely to continue well into 2010, Bernanke tells lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
Tide may be turning in favor of domestic partner benefits
A State Department couple and the debate over federal benefits for same-sex partners of employees.
Defense