Defense
Official: E-Verify changes are in the works
The controversial electronic system that checks a worker's immigration status against federal databases is set to expire at the end of September.
Pay & Benefits
Draft rule opens long-term care, leave programs to domestic partners
Regulation implements executive order issued by President Obama in June; agencies are completing policy reviews that could lead to broader reforms.
Oversight
Senate majority leader slows action on GSA nominee
Aides said Harry Reid, D-Nev., delayed confirmation of Martha Johnson while seeking assurances that the agency did not discourage federal employees from traveling to Las Vegas for conferences.
Defense
Forward Observer: A Second Chance
Congress needs to reassert its war-making authority and ask the administration's top officials the tough questions on Afghanistan.
Tech
Older Workers Staying Put
Survey shows that many employees aged 65 and older work because they want to.
News
From Nextgov.com: Army to buy e-mail system that could be expanded across Pentagon
Project could unify 1.2 million uniformed service members and 650,000 Defense civilians on a single, compatible e-mail platform .
Oversight
Report finds room for improvement in Recovery Act transparency
OMB Watch calls for more comprehensive reporting from subrecipients and enhanced performance metrics for stimulus projects.
Oversight
Energy Savings Performance Contracts don’t measure up, IG finds
New report raises doubts about the mechanism many agencies use to finance facilities upgrades.
Oversight
USDA will debut new version of online learning platform
AgLearn will provide more social media tools for employees to use and serve as a model for job training programs in China.
Defense
‘Routine’ Coast Guard exercise sparks alarm
Homeland Security officials will examine how a normal training event in Washington led to fear of a terrorist incident during Sept. 11 memorial ceremonies.
Defense
Senator urges faster buildup of Afghan forces
Carl Levin, D-Mich., says move would be more effective than sending more U.S. combat troops to the country.
Oversight
Senate confirms key regulatory nominee
Cass Sunstein will head OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Oversight
Treasury chief signals administration will renew TARP program
Officials fear a lack of liquidity could stall economic recovery.
Defense