News
From Nextgov.com: State deploys low tech social media to reach those without computers
Stripped-down process for town hall meetings includes displaying presentations in text-only formats, printing transcripts and soliciting questions via text messaging.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers renew push for public service scholarships
Third round of legislation would direct money to students who commit to federal careers.
Oversight
IG questions Energy technology transfer program
Illinois lab’s award of exclusive license for chemical monitoring system appeared to favor subcontractor.
Defense
Panel to probe contractor business systems, rules on subcontracting
Wartime contracting commission will hold hearings on issues that emerged preparing an interim report.
Defense
Obama: Border bill is on table for 2010
President says voting on an immigration bill next year may be possible, but predicts a bruising battle.
Defense
Judiciary Committee chairman faults administration on refugees
The Homeland Security Department has been unable to provide permanent residence status to more than 7,000 eligible refugees and asylum seekers, says Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
Tech
Frontline Workers Leading Web 2.0
Study shows that younger employees still dominate use of new Web tools.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies likely to miss deadline to transition to Networx telecom pact
Oversight could cost millions of dollars and prompt congressional disdain as GSA is forced to develop sole-source bridge contracts for the old telecommunications contract.
Defense
Air Force creates new command for nuclear mission
Global Strike Command will have 23,000 airmen focused on strategic, operational and technical nuclear issues.
Oversight
Several major nominees in limbo
Army secretary, GSA head and OMB regulatory official remain unconfirmed.
Oversight
McCaskill seeks budget chairman's support on pay/go
Senate bill does not contain exemptions for tax and Medicare-related measures included in House-approved version.
Oversight
Senate panel to review federal contracting databases
McCaskill says database improvements would increase oversight of small business grant program.
Pay & Benefits
Union campaign raises questions about reach of Obama executive order
Legal Services Corporation says it’s not clear if nonprofits have to abide by rules for contractors.
Oversight
Lawmakers gain prominence with federal employee issues
Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia Democrats are taking on telework, pay reform and a host of other challenges.
Pay & Benefits