Pay & Benefits
Blue Cross seeks alternative to health fee hikes
The insurance carrier is slated to increase deductibles in 2009 for surgeries by a nonparticipating provider.
Defense
Witt dismisses FEMA rumors, calls for national catastrophe program
Former agency director stresses the importance of creating a national approach to disaster protection before the "big one" strikes.
Oversight
Federal HR chiefs say they need more resources
Human capital leaders argue that success of the Obama administration will depend in part on workforce management.
Oversight
Frank, Obama call for better oversight of bailout funding
Comments come after an audit report urges Treasury to work more closely with regulators.
Management
Over Your Shoulder
Oversight is a necessary evil, but only when it helps managers do their jobs better.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agency to assess value of electronic health networks
Researchers will canvass Colorado providers to find out if they've found an online information exchange useful .
Oversight
Mid-size contractors feel edged out by small and large companies
More data on midtier companies and a stronger lobby could raise groups’ visibility, say government observers.
Oversight
Groups urge Obama to adopt national broadband strategy
Industry partners liken high-speed framework to federal investments in the electrical grid and highway system.
Oversight
Obama bundlers contributing to transition costs
More than half of the $1.17 million already raised has come from 131 boosters donating the maximum amount.
Defense
Gates stresses nuclear responsibility at Air Force base
A 2007 mishandling of nuclear weapons resulted in disciplinary actions and the resignations of top officials.
Pay & Benefits
Executive order curtailing bargaining rights draws fire
Labor unions condemn President Bush's order barring thousands of federal employees from organizing on national security grounds.
Oversight