Defense
Gates warns against big cuts in future spending
Defense chief says Pentagon needs annual budgets that allow the military to battle a range of threats.
Oversight
Contractors get another reprieve from E-Verify rule
The rule was to take effect in February, but the Obama administration has delayed implementation until June 30.
Oversight
Reconciliation seen as main hurdle for conference talks
While the Senate resolution does not include reconciliation instructions, the House resolution has them for healthcare reform and education legislation.
Defense
Defense chief to tap Army modernization funds for new vehicle program
Gates will request "substantial money" for the program as part of the fiscal 2010 budget.
Pay & Benefits
Putting It Off
Given the current economic climate, should you consider postponing retirement?
News
From Nextgov.com: Veterans Affairs begins evaluating bids for $150 million imaging contract
Winning contractor will have a labor-intensive job scanning and digitally storing about 25 million pages of files.
Pay & Benefits
Study urges agencies to choose wisely from social networking menu
Human capital observers advise government to boost its online profile to attract potential federal employees.
Oversight
Intelligence panels to probe NSA domestic monitoring activities
Newspaper report says agency went overboard collecting private e-mails and phone calls.
Defense
Congress returns to nominations, finance, water bill
Supplemental defense spending request and conference version of the fiscal 2010 budget resolution also are on the agenda.
Oversight
Private sector zips past government in Recovery Act tracking
One company already has built a Web site it claims tracks all federal, state and local stimulus spending.
Defense
Gates takes reform agenda to military officers
The Pentagon bureaucracy has marginalized the needs of troops and their families, Defense secretary tells future leaders.
Oversight
Former public diplomacy official weighs in on his successor at State
James Glassman urges his replacement to get out and talk to key players at other agencies.
Pay & Benefits