Tech
From Nextgov.com: E-Verify contractor rule delayed again
Lawmakers still press for a requirement to check workers’ citizenship for jobs created by a stimulus bill.
Oversight
Treasury increases bailout staffing, but still faces hurdles
GAO report singles out salaries and ethics processes as barriers to swift hiring.
Oversight
Justice orchestrates TSP hoax to test employees on security
Department did not coordinate with TSP’s oversight board when it sent a phony e-mail to employees asking for personal information.
Defense
Air Force scuttles plans for coal-to-liquids fuel plant in Montana
Service leaders aren’t ruling out coal as they seek a synthetic fuel blend for air fleet by 2016.
Oversight
Obama's promise to cut middle managers won't be easy to keep
President adds complexity to the objective by committing to move managers to the front lines.
Oversight
Senate Commerce leaders eye FAA boost
Program designed to transform the ground-based air traffic control system to a satellite-based system might get more funding as part of the economic stimulus bill.
Defense
Aviation industry to seek funds for air cargo screening
Groups estimate that as much as $4 billion will be needed over 10 years to cover the costs of the 100-percent screening mandate.
Defense
State Department could replace Blackwater
The private security contractor has been denied a license to operate in Iraq, and State will not renew the firm’s contract when it expires in May 2009.
Oversight
SSA chief says financial crisis is increasing claims backlog
Commissioner blames the tough economy for inflating the disability claims caseload by 10 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Federal unions praise Obama labor directives
Three orders regulate the actions of government contractors and a fourth applies to all workplaces.
Defense
Senators demand answers from Defense nominee
Lawmakers criticize Bill Lynn's responses to questions on his former lobbying for contractor and his role as Pentagon comptroller under Clinton.
Oversight
Democrats seek quick replacement of top Army Corps officials
Letter alleges current leadership is too closely aligned with corporate interests.
Pay & Benefits
The Check Isn’t in the Mail
The wait for your first retirement check -- make that your first direct deposit -- can be a long one.
Oversight