Oversight

Treasury pick's tax problems not seen as show-stopping

Senate minority whip objects to fast-track treatment for Timothy Geithner, but others are warming to the nominee.

Management

Dual-Hatted

Cutting the intelligence director’s workload could make him better at his job.

News

More Love for John Berry

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Moving Quickly at OPM

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Michelle Obama at DoD?

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News

Faking Plane Crashes Is Bad

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News

Not Quite Yet for a New OPM Director

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Oversight

Treasury nominee scrutinized on taxes, housekeeper

Obama surrogates argue that infractions were minor and should not tarnish Timothy Geithner's candidacy.

Tech

From Nextgov.com: FBI studies biometrics to plan its future research

Report recommends how to improve the technologies the bureau and other agencies use to identify individuals .

Oversight

Obama pledges to overhaul federal facilities

President-elect wants to modernize buildings and cut energy consumption.

Oversight

Defense procurement case cited in delay of women’s contracting program

SBA reviews November circuit court decision’s implications for set-aside programs.

Oversight

Zoo chief could be named OPM director soon

John Berry worked on locality pay as a congressional aide and work-life programs at Interior.

News

Ex-FCC official to be tapped as chair

Julius Genachowski is currently one of Obama's key technology advisers.

Oversight

Senators aim for swift confirmation of budget nominee

Full chamber could consider Peter Orszag, Obama’s pick to lead OMB, as early as Inauguration Day.

Oversight

Agency heads get guidance on top hires

Secretaries must get candidates pre-approved or choose someone from White House list.

Oversight

Minor Missteps

The withdrawal of Bill Richardson’s nomination and the selection of Leon Panetta to head the CIA are unlikely to mar Obama’s transition record too badly.

News

Happy Birthday, MSPB!

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Nuclear Decisionmaking

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Playing Checkpoint

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