Oversight
Small firms worry Alaska native corporations will crowd them out
Some businesses have given up on competing against ANCs for government work.
Oversight
USDA secretary favors strong link between performance measures and goals
Tom Vilsack cites technology and personnel as critical to good government management.
Defense
Obama plan targeting Taliban, al-Qaida draws praise
President says infusion of 4,000 troops will bolster Afghan army.
News
Lawmakers urge Defense to halt competitive sourcing
Job competitions create an unfair strain on federal employees and the military services, House committee leaders say.
Defense
National intelligence chief: Scope of intel activities continues to expand
Two key GOP lawmakers are warning that the intelligence community is being overtaxed under Obama administration.
Defense
Lawmaker says future combat systems not affordable
Congressman pledges to work with the Army to come up with a more disciplined approach to its modernization program.
Oversight
Panels' budget resolutions heading to floor
Senate Democrats spent the better part of two days fending off Republican attempts to trim spending before passing the plan.
Pay & Benefits
Leave: Take It Or Lump It?
Exploring the age-old question of whether it’s wise to use up your annual leave or take a lump-sum payment for it.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel pick remains flexible on pay-for-performance systems
Nominee John Berry says he would consider any compensation structure that is effective and maintains merit principles.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: White House to coordinate cybersecurity efforts
Obama's senior cyber official tells a House caucus that OMB could expand its staff to conduct more oversight of agencies' security initiatives.
Defense
DHS watchdog recommends steps to improve immigration benefits processing
Homeland Security and State Department have joint responsibility for timeliness of immigration benefits.
Oversight
IG report finds holes in food-tracing system
For four of 40 retail products, investigators could not even identify facilities likely to have handled the food.
Oversight
Senate Democrats move ahead on fiscal 2010 budget resolution
Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he would not rule out using the reconciliation process if Republicans threaten to block a floor vote.
Oversight