Oversight
Pressure is on agencies to manage stimulus construction funds
Billions of dollars are at stake, but track record in overseeing such projects is decidedly mixed.
Oversight
USDA officials pitch in to help with White House garden
Secretary Tom Vilsack helps in planting, while scientists plan to provide parasite-resistant honey bees for pollination.
Oversight
Some open government advocates question administration’s transparency commitment
Some observers worry the White House won’t follow through on user-friendly news feeds to track stimulus funds.
Oversight
Interior announces first stimulus projects
Initial investments will boost U.S. Geological Survey research on climate and energy challenges.
Oversight
Obama executive order limits contractors' hiring options
A little-noticed directive requires service providers that win follow-on contracts to offer jobs to nonmanagerial employees at the previous company.
Oversight
Administration warns of stimulus scams
Senior citizens, small businesses have been targeted in Recovery Act schemes.
Oversight
USDA touts success with intern program
Department has created a pipeline for Hispanic interns to become permanent federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Understanding Social Security
Answers to some basic questions about how the system works for federal retirees.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Obama backs joint VA-Defense electronic health records
Two departments have been working on and off for decades on common standards .
Defense
White House requests $83.4 billion in supplemental spending
Military's portion of the request totals $75.8 billion.
Oversight
Vilsack to tap Philbrook for USDA deputy post
Since 1994, nominee has been president and CEO of Global Volunteers.
Oversight
GSA to buy thousands of new cars for government fleet
President Obama touts the effort as an energy saver and economic stimulus for American auto companies.
Pay & Benefits