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.
Defense
Report says medical equipment is vulnerable to terrorists
Some machines used in disease prevention contain radioactive material that also goes into creating dirty bombs.
Oversight
Women’s small business program postponed again
Government also delays implementation of rule that would require contractors to check employees’ immigration status.
Oversight
Issa announces GOP staff for House government reform panel
Minority staff director job goes to Lawrence Brady, who was a senior policy adviser on the panel and staff director of the Energy and Resources subcommittee.
Pay & Benefits
Young employees are more likely to see link between pay and performance
But workers 25 and younger also show less on-the-job satisfaction, according to governmentwide survey.
Oversight
Voinovich decides not to seek reelection
Senator has focused on civil service and federal management issues for years.
Oversight