Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agencies used social media to manage salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials relied on widgets, blogs, Twitter, podcasts, mobile alerts and videos to keep public up to date on tainted peanut butter.
Oversight
Senate moderates stay firm on cost of stimulus bill
Collins and Nelson say they will not commit to backing a final bill worth more than $800 billion.
Oversight
Federal employee union to propose insourcing legislation
AFGE is confident that with a new administration and Congress, the tide has turned against efforts to contract out federal work.
Defense
Lawmakers probe Army recruiter suicides
Since 2001, 17 Army recruiters have committed suicide, four from a single unit -- the Houston Recruiting Battalion.
Oversight
Council for Excellence in Government to close
The Partnership for Public Service will absorb most of the organization’s staff and programs.
Defense
Air Force to boost civilian hiring
Service plans recruiting and marketing effort to bring on thousands of employees.
Pay & Benefits
Pay, outsourcing top agenda at union conference
Democratic lawmakers pledge to protect federal pay and jobs.
Oversight
Lawmakers face stimulus negotiations with Presidents Day deadline looming
House and Senate versions appear similar on the surface, but contain significant differences that could complicate conference talks.
Oversight
Federal workforce needs some tender loving care, says Clinton official
Former political appointee believes that investing resources in government employees is key to tackling major policy problems.
Defense
Forward Observer: Don't Americanize Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States can avoid the mistakes of the Soviets by adding at most 30,000 troops and putting an “Afghan face” on the war.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS set to begin tech component of troubled border network
SBI Director Mark Borkowski says the program's on track but faces funding hurdles and Secretary Janet Napolitano's history of skepticism.
Oversight
Supplier of tainted peanut butter suspended from federal contracts
Peanut Corporation of America is the focus of an investigation into a nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has left eight people dead.
Oversight
CIA pick faces lingering skepticism from GOP senator
Ranking member of Intelligence Committee continues to probe Leon Panetta's views on rendition.
Defense