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
Joint Chiefs chairman says Defense budget strikes right balance
The first priority is to take care of service members and their families, says Adm. Michael Mullen.
Oversight
Leaders clear way for bipartisan probe of financial crisis
Commission would have up to 10 members and have subpoena power.
Oversight
Obama's Midterm Exam
First-term midterm elections are distinctly different from “six-year-itch” midterms.
Oversight
OPM approves new long-term care contract
Some enrollees will face premium increases of up to 25 percent.
Oversight
USAID reviews for-profits’ role in foreign assistance grants
New interpretation of rules could limit the pool of talent available to nonprofits that need help on aid projects.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA benefits system continues to encounter processing problems
Many vets logging onto Veterans Online Application Web site, launched on May 1, couldn’t attach documents required to receive educational benefits.
Defense
Lawmakers compete to protect power grid from hackers
Several agencies and congressional committees can claim oversight of cybersecurity.
Defense