Oversight
War on pork-barrel spending moves to Obama era
Old battlers against congressional earmarks, including John McCain, vow to renew their efforts.
News
From Nextgov.com: Series of firms win Defense contracts to provide new RFID technology
Procurement will bring competition to an area long dominated by Lockheed Martin subsidiary.
Oversight
High-stakes transition could serve as a model
From the December issue of Government Executive : Officials are taking unprecedented steps to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
Pay & Benefits
GSA cracks down on smoking in and around federal buildings
New rule will shutter indoor smoking rooms; policies will be phased in over six months.
Defense
Border security will loom large for Obama administration
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, the likely chief of Homeland Security, has been a vocal critic of federal efforts.
Pay & Benefits
Report shows mixed progress on federal employee job satisfaction
Surveys for the past 25 years indicate increasingly positive views of compensation, but relationships with managers remain a sticking point.
Oversight