Tech
IT to get more attention in approval process for political appointees
GAO suggests nearly ninefold increase in technology questions for Obama nominees during confirmation hearings.
Defense
Brennan forced out of the running for CIA director slot
Obama intelligence adviser has been associated with some of the Bush administration's harshest tactics in the war on terror.
News
Towns gathers support in quest for oversight panel chairmanship
Despite concerns, the New York Democrat's seniority on the committee could allow him to claim the chairmanship without a fight.
Oversight
Obama’s choice of a budget chief garners praise
Veteran analyst Peter Orszag will know where to find and how to eliminate programs that don’t work, president-elect says.
Pay & Benefits
TSA announces 2009 performance-based payouts
Roughly three-quarters of employees under the agency’s new pay system will receive performance-based bonuses on top of the governmentwide increase.
News
Public holds dim view of government
Americans still say federal agencies would be good employers.
Oversight
Missing: Seller’s Remorse
The consequences of Republicans’ emphasis on tax cuts and social and cultural conservatism have been stark.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: NASA bans some removable storage devices
Prohibition is not as sweeping as the one instituted by the Defense Department earlier this month.
Oversight
FAA begins to roll out air traffic control system
Agency moves NextGen satellite-based system from testing to deployment, beginning at 11 Florida locations.
Oversight
Resources to monitor small business contracts found lacking
Auditors advise SBA to reassess allocation of limited staff and to strengthen oversight of 8(a) program.
Oversight
Waxman may push committee's oversight role
New chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee is expected to increase emphasis on government accountability and pursue a transparency agenda.
Oversight
Obama names economic team while Democrats plan stimulus
New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner is the choice to lead Treasury Department in new administration.
Pay & Benefits