Oversight
Obama prohibits feds from texting while driving
Executive order bans text messaging while operating government-owned vehicles.
Defense
More troops for Afghanistan might not be possible anytime soon
The Army already is deploying soldiers at the maximum rate, new study concludes.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security authorized to hire up to 1,000 cybersecurity specialists
The department doesn’t expect to hire that many, but the authorization will streamline recruitment efforts, said a department official.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal to end federal health plan is off the table
Watered-down provision would apply to members of Congress and Capitol Hill staffers, but not to federal employees.
Oversight
Watchdog: Stopgap spending measures tie agencies’ hands
Continuing resolutions cost agencies money and time and limit managers’ decision-making abilities.
Oversight
Transportation chief defends stimulus spending efforts
Ray LaHood says agency's component of the Recovery Act has provided a huge boost for construction jobs.
Defense
Border fence, detainee issues dominate debate
Final Homeland Security spending bill likely will not include funding for physical fencing along the Southwest border, but is expected to include language regarding the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States.
Defense
Senate breaks with Obama, favors buying more C-17s
The White House strongly opposes the addition of the cargo planes, but has stopped short of threatening a veto over the program.
Oversight
Obama signs bill to keep agencies running
Continuing resolution gives Congress an extra month to pass individual appropriations measures.
Pay & Benefits
Pricey Premiums
Some FEHBP enrollees are suffering from sticker shock, but it could be worse.
Features
The Gospel of Gov 2.0
Leading government into the land of wikis, blogs and social media isn’t easy.
Features
Nested Interest
The debate over adding a mutual fund option to the federal retirement investment plan heats up.
Features
Health Hazard
Warning: Patient privacy could complicate the blueprint for an electronic medical records system.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File The Real Cyber Czar
A formidable intelligence chief, not a White House staffer, will run network security.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
People Prediction
Forecasting your future personnel needs can help you avoid a flood of vacancies.
Managing Technology File
In the Worx
Agencies that don’t make the deadline for transition to Networx could face huge cost increases.
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