News
From Nextgov.com: Veterans frustrated over inaccessible, slow online benefits system
New site to receive applications to help pay for veterans' education under the new GI bill becomes overloaded on first day.
Defense
DHS union, management clash over flu concerns
Labor group seeks broad authority for border, transportation agents to wear face masks.
Defense
Admiral and CBO analyst part waters over Navy budget outlook
Analyst says shipbuilding program will cost $12 billion to $14 billion more than it is likely to receive.
Defense
Murtha won't add tanker provision to supplemental
Defense chief has said splitting the aerial refueling contract would be "a very bad mistake."
Oversight
House and Senate bills target agency spending
Legislation introduced by Democratic members could revive elements of the Bush administration’s PART initiative.
Oversight
Stimulus watchdog optimistic about reining in waste
Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board Chairman Earl Devaney says he didn’t “go into this thing thinking it’s going to fail.”
Defense
Sen. Akaka plans legislation to shore up intelligence workforce
Agencies should expand joint-duty programs, language and culture training, officials say.
Oversight
FAA, air traffic controllers to reopen talks
Former agency head Jane Garvey will lead a team of mediators to negotiate an end to long-running contract dispute.
Defense
Committee to quiz ex-FBI agent on interrogation tactics
Agent is likely to testify that traditional methods are just as effective as enhanced ones.
Oversight
Republican senators put holds on two Interior deputies
GOP lawmakers are concerned about the nominees' stances on endangered species rules and Utah land use policies.
Oversight
Analysis: Making Government Cool Again
Without changes in hiring and pay systems, the president will have trouble making good on his promise.
Pay & Benefits
Midcareer Considerations
It’s never too early to begin weighing your retirement options.
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The Briefing
Duty and dignity; feds across America; more than one way to save a tree.
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Climate Change
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