News
From Nextgov.com: Feds get tips on social media outreach
Defense department leads the way in connecting with bloggers, news aggregators and other Web sites.
Oversight
Impact of Kennedy loss on health care debated
Legislators note late senator's work on issue as driving force.
Defense
Defense officials prepare for H1N1 flu
The department is purchasing a separate stockpile of vaccine for military personnel.
Oversight
Contractor reports of violations flowing into Defense IG’s office
More than 50 disclosures have been filed since self-reporting rule took effect in December.
Pay & Benefits
OPM proposes new leave policies for pandemics, family care
Policies target flu season, care for wounded service members.
Management
Managing Oversight
Congress has the tools to check intelligence agencies, but doesn’t use them.
Defense
Panel recommends major changes to Pentagon pay system
But report does not call for elimination of the National Security Personnel System.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service to offer buyouts
Up to 30,000 APWU and mail handlers union employees will be eligible to receive $15,000.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies must make high-risk cyber threats top priority, DHS officials say
Departments should focus their limited resources on the most dangerous network attacks , says Homeland Security cyber chief.
Oversight
IG: Energy employees violated purchase card rules at Yucca Mountain
Review of $3.6 million in transactions from 2007 to 2009 showed potential for abuse, but no improper purchases.
News
Report on CIA interrogations provokes strong response
Attorney general appoints special prosecutor to conduct preliminary review into whether federal laws were violated.
Oversight