Pay & Benefits
OPM: Veterans’ ranks in federal workforce grow
But study shows the group is slightly underrepresented in overall promotions.
Defense
Potential Defense secretary has focused on management issues
Former Navy Secretary Richard Danzig praised for his candid, activist style during previous stint at the Pentagon.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Obama likely to put off IT investments, analysts say
Tight budgets and economic slowdown could delay new administration’s technology investments to support transparency and more communication with public.
Oversight
Still angry Reid defends Lieberman
Senate majority leader reminds Democrats of embattled chairman's support of the party.
Oversight
Appropriations seat shuffles under way in both chambers
Republican leaders will have up to eight seats to fill on House panel, while Senate committee gears up for new chairman.
Oversight
Treasury official urges patience on rescue fund
The Bush administration has been reluctant to send rescue funds to companies not in the financial services field.
Oversight
Contractors call for less partisan rhetoric, more substance
Industry is optimistic that the Obama administration and new Congress will establish a more harmonious tone.
Pay & Benefits
Foreign Service officers clamor for security clearance reform
Wish list of diplomatic community also includes pleas for more staff and training.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: NSA's smart phone could become government issue
Award-winning device looks like commercial PDAs, but provides access to classified and unclassified networks, and operates on worldwide mobile networks.
Oversight
Transition team wastes no time
Obama is moving quickly to show he has learned from Clinton’s mistake of fumbling the baton.
Defense