Oversight
From Nextgov.com: War gaming offers agencies methodology for assessing risk
Simulation technique should not be reserved for military operations, industry specialist says.
Defense
Gates outlines commitment to military reform
Strategy and risk assessments should drive procurement and not the other way around, Defense secretary asserts.
Defense
Hiring authority for military spouses begins to take shape
Personnel agency proposes rules to implement an executive order that will make it easier for some to get civil service jobs.
Oversight
Consumer group to lead fight for financial product safety agency
New commission would oversee offerings of such items as home mortgages, credit cards and car loans.
Defense
Concerns voiced over new border-crossing rules
Homeland Security official expresses confidence deadline for implementing the requirements will be met, but others, including Canadians, have doubts.
Defense
Loss of legal immunity will change landscape for contractors in Iraq
Industry officials are concerned that the possibility of prosecution in Iraqi courts will scare off workers.
Oversight
Three agencies earn top management awards
System that supports disabled employees governmentwide is among the projects honored.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare, Part B
Do you need it? When should you sign up for it? It pays to consider such questions carefully.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Technology could help steady financial markets
Data provider advocates expanding a requirement to use a common reporting language, to shed some light on mortgage-backed securities.
Oversight
Obama's lists for Interior, Energy are starting to narrow
Western House lawmakers lead the pack for Interior post, while two Midwestern governors are on Energy's short list.
Oversight
Senators say path now clear to confirm bailout IG
A secret hold had been placed on nominee Neil Barofsky, delaying a confirmation vote.
Pay & Benefits
Improving language skills of military personnel is easier said than done
Congress finds the challenge is exacerbated by a public education system that fails to value foreign languages.
Pay & Benefits
Defense proposes hiring, promotion flexibilities for NSPS
New rules would give recruiters the option of considering only local job applicants if pool is large enough.
Defense