News

Issa Gains Momentum

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Oversight

OMB veteran will lead transition review of government operations

Obama-Biden team names several former Clinton officials to gather key agency information for incoming administration.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: Obama must use better technology to open government

OMB Watch says new administration should rely on commercially available collaborative tools to back promise of transparency .

Defense

Air Force to begin shaping new nuclear command

Establishment of the command is one of many steps the Air Force is taking to fix widespread problems with its handling of nuclear weapons.

Oversight

Obama likely to be inundated with job seekers

One analyst estimates the transition team could receive 200,000 applications for 8,000 positions.

Pay & Benefits

Executives association reaches out to Obama administration

Partnership with career officials will help the incoming administration achieve its goals, group says.

Oversight

Top jobs at agencies remain unfilled as transition looms

The latest Plum Book includes five vacancies among the positions listed at the Office of Personnel Management.

Oversight

Officials work to keep green government initiatives from getting lost in transition

Agencies have made significant progress in cutting oil consumption, increasing efficiency.

Management

Weeding the Federal Garden

The next president must make way for innovative reforms -- but some seeds already are planted.

News

Change that Disappears On You?

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News

How Transition Funding Works

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News

Scalpels by November 18

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News

Open Season Everywhere!

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News

Under-, Assistant-, Etc.

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Defense

Decision in Defense procurement case could set precedent

Observers say a federal court ruling that voids small business contracting goal could affect minority procurement programs governmentwide.

Oversight

Obama reveals rules on lobbyists

Federal lobbyists will be prohibited from any lobbying while they are at work on the transition.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: Search for White House e-mails could span administrations

Nonprofits are optimistic that President-elect Obama's promises for transparency could mean greater cooperation in finding lost messages.

Oversight

Directory of ‘plum’ federal jobs debuts

The popular guide to more than 8,000 federal civil service positions will be available on Nov. 12.

Pay & Benefits

Rule change paves way for quicker promotions

Agency says eliminating time-in-grade requirement will help government officials recruit and retain highly qualified workers.