Oversight
National Business Center launches electronic onboarding tool
HR management suite is designed to streamline processing and coordinate information across multiple systems.
News
Obama selects Sotomayor for high court vacancy
Republicans vow a thorough investigation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense launches campaign and Web site to destigmatize traumatic stress
The developers of the Real Warriors site aim to show how troops can seek help for illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder without jeopardizing their military careers.
Oversight
Watchdog: Indian Health Service continues to mismanage property
Millions in equipment has been lost or stolen, but top property official received a bonus and exceptional rating last year, draft report finds.
Defense
Obama merges homeland, national security staff
The decision to create one team within the White House to handle both issues reflects president’s holistic approach to security issues.
Oversight
Panel says Fed should monitor systemic risk
Group favors that approach over one where federal regulators would share duties through a council.
Oversight
Obama names new NASA chief, deputy
Retired Marine Gen. Charles Bolden is tapped to head the agency and Obama space adviser Lori Garver gets No. 2 slot.
Pay & Benefits
FDA promises broad review of bonus programs
Probe will cover all forms of bonus compensation, including gift cards.
News
From Nextgov.com: As social media becomes a hit with agencies, GSA plans more offerings
YouTube, Twitter and Facebook have proved so popular that the agency is negotiating with iTunes, LinkedIn and others for more applications.
Defense
FEMA, HUD get more heat for post-Katrina relocation
Case management is not helping many elderly and disabled residents get out of trailers, lawmaker says.
Defense
Air Force chief is wary of pilotless bomber
Pentagon needs to think seriously about having an unmanned aircraft carrying nuclear weapons, says Gen. Norton Schwartz.
Defense