Pay & Benefits
The Check Isn’t in the Mail
The wait for your first retirement check -- make that your first direct deposit -- can be a long one.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Tougher security standards coming for removable storage devices
Modifications to contracts would require protections from worms and viruses, and stronger encryption requirements.
Defense
Report: U.S. needs to balance military force, 'soft' power
Roles and missions review focuses on irregular warfare, cyberspace, airlift and intelligence-gathering with unmanned aircraft.
Oversight
Navy says new presidential helicopter way over budget
Program costs have ballooned over the last three years, increasing by more than 50 percent.
Oversight
Senator reveals ideas for tougher TARP oversight
Under consideration is a stipulation that firms receiving program funds return to the government any executive bonuses paid out since the initiative began.
Pay & Benefits
VA faces shortage of employment counselors for veterans
Staff and caseload levels rely on outdated targets, says report.
Oversight
Full Senate vote on Holder scheduled for Monday
Majority leader rejects a request for an earlier vote in order to maintain good relations.
Oversight
Recession spurs Postal Service bid to cut mail deliveries
Postmaster general proposes scaling back service during slower months such as July and August.
Pay & Benefits