Oversight
Agencies agree on conservation rules
Federal program, which will hold a sign-up in August, will pay farmers for maintaining and increasing conservation activities.
Oversight
Unions urge Obama to mend, not end, current federal pay system
Leaders call on administration to address problems with General Schedule before creating a new framework.
Tech
Tech Skills In (Hot) Demand
The top places for openings include Washington, D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB dashboard plays role in suspending 45 tech projects at VA
Veterans Affairs secretary and chief information officer found delays and cost overruns in with initiatives worth $200 million while preparing data for the recently launched Web site.
Defense
Pentagon lays out detailed regulations for security contractors
Defense cites likely increase in private security firms in Afghanistan as impetus for new rule.
Defense
Senate agreement clears way for vote on future of F-22
Pentagon wants to cap the fleet of aircraft at the 187 already on order.
Oversight
Postal unions seek White House help on pay, benefits
Letter alleges USPS may not be able to make payroll in October.
Oversight
Fate of Alaska Native contracting program is unclear
Pentagon tells subcommittee that it favors additional competition of contracts.
News
Federal managers rate the Recovery Act
More than 300 respondents from across government weigh in on the demands of administering stimulus funds.
Oversight
House approves financial services spending bill
Chamber narrowly passes $24.1 billion fiscal 2010 appropriations package.
Pay & Benefits
House passes 2 percent pay raise
Financial services legislation advances with Obama’s pay raise proposal included.
Pay & Benefits