Oversight
Holidays give no rest for administration job-seekers
Obama wants lower-level officials in place as early as possible after Jan. 20.
Defense
Air Force names one-star general to lead provisional nuclear command
Service officials are undecided on final location and leader for Global Strike Command when it becomes permanent in late 2009.
Oversight
Safavian found guilty in retrial
Former top procurement official faced charges for lying about his relationship with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Pay & Benefits
Bush issues order implementing 3.9 percent pay raise
Employees will receive a 2.9 percent boost in basic pay, with the rest of the increase devoted to locality pay.
Pay & Benefits
Holiday Wishes
A wish list of changes that would improve retirement prospects for federal employees.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: GSA announces selections for Alliant Small Business
Seventy-two companies will have a chance to offer IT services ; larger Alliant award still expected in March.
Oversight
Homeland Security chief lists FEMA overhaul among achievements
Michael Chertoff says the agency has been "substantially and successfully retooled" since hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Oversight
Obama to nominate Solis to head Labor Department
California lawmaker has a strong background on union issues.
Defense
Cadet survey on sexual harassment and violence shows mixed results
Students at the military academies continue to underreport incidents to authorities.
Oversight
Group balks at Obama proposal to thin federal management ranks
Job cuts would lead to government inefficiency, says coalition representing more than 200,000 managers.
Oversight
Amid tensions, Obama offers NASA spot in parade
The president-elect and agency officials differ on funding for a new generation of space shuttles.
Oversight
Former Clinton official says 'normalcy' is within reach for Justice
Jamie Gorelick expresses optimism that the department can return to its roots, despite "vexing" challenges.
Pay & Benefits