Tech
Report advocates better training for wireless Internet users
Federal agencies should do more to educate employees on security risks, study says.
Oversight
IRS urged to cut postage and printing costs
Auditors found the agency could save up to $20 million annually by reducing mailings.
Oversight
Senator slams Treasury IG for not firing cheating investigators
Two officials found to have abused the government's public transit subsidy program have remained on administrative leave.
Oversight
Obama's Odds
Despite poll data that seem to forecast a big Democratic win, most analysts privately expect another close race.
Pay & Benefits
Researchers downplay generational differences
New studies indicate that older federal employees actually have many of the same core values as their younger colleagues.
News
Montana senator takes appropriations route to protect state phrase
Language in the recently-approved Commerce spending bill would continue the restriction on trademarking "Last Best Place" slogan.
Defense
Major Defense weapons systems not fully funded, GAO reports
Congress may have to reduce spending on other federal programs or accept less warfighting capability than promised.
Defense
House subpanel approves bill to help soldiers terminate service contracts
Bill gives service members financial protection if deployed for more than 90 days, or transferred to another base.
Defense
Legislation extends residency rights to military spouses
The bill amends a law that allows soldiers to keep one state of residency regardless of where military orders send them.
Defense
Border officers get retirement benefits boost
A legislative provision that took effect over the weekend gives Customs and Border Protection officers law enforcement status.
Pay & Benefits
Mail Call
Answers to readers questions about creditable service and calculating annuities.
Oversight
IG: State Department passport system wide open
Poor security policies and lack of clear disciplinary actions allow unauthorized users to view personal information in files.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Census re-examines using Internet for 2010 count
After years of arguing with Congress against providing an online method to submit information, the bureau is back to seriously studying the option.
Oversight
Advocates outline plan to protect whistleblower rights
The new administration should create an Office of Government Transparency and Openness, panel says.
Defense