Oversight
Telework experiments can breed acceptance, observers say
An overwhelming majority of employees and managers who participated in Virginia’s telework day reported no problems with the practice.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Report gives Obama administration mixed review on secrecy practices
White House receives high and low marks for transparency memo, seeking input on classification policy and for its overhaul of stimulus tracking Web site, open government group says.
Oversight
Kabul embassy whistleblower’s resignation raises questions
Terry Pearson says he was forced to leave his job for alleging sexual and other misconduct by security guards at Camp Sullivan in Afghanistan.
News
U.S. security requires action on climate change, bipartisan group says
Prospects for Senate cap-and-trade bill could hinge on health care reform, key lawmaker predicts.
Oversight
Hoyer: Stopgap spending measure will be necessary
Continuing resolution will be needed to keep agencies running from the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year until the appropriations bills are complete, House majority leader says.
Defense
Disputed E-Verify rules go into effect
Most federal contractors and subcontractors must now use the system to prove employees are legally eligible to work.
Oversight
Bleeding Independents
Obama’s agenda has fanned fears that government is expanding too far, too fast.
News
From Nextgov.com: CMS provides guidance to states on stimulus grants for health IT
Incentive payments would encourage providers to adopt electronic medical records.
Defense
Bill would set lab security standards
Senators propose creating a comprehensive framework to regulate security for federal and private laboratories that work with deadly biological agents and toxins.
Oversight
Embassy fires security guards over appearance in vulgar photos
Ten ArmorGroup North America guards are on their way out of Afghanistan; company’s senior management in Kabul is being replaced.
Oversight
Government outlines plan for contractor performance database
Contracting officials would be required to check the new Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System before signing high-value deals.
Pay & Benefits