Tech
Study: Government outpaces private sector on telework
The big barrier in the private sector is the bottom line, analyst says.
Defense
Senate bill includes disputed security provision
Democrats argue for the language because DHS has proposed federal regulations that would pre-empt states from passing and enforcing stronger regulations.
News
Senate takes on Smithsonian chief's 'champagne lifestyle'
Amendment to budget blueprint would make $17 million of the agency's budget conditional on certain changes.
Management
Lawmakers unveil bill to establish public service academy
Measure would help attract young people into government as agencies face retirement wave, sponsors say.
Tech
GSA chief says huge telecom contract to be awarded soon
Lurita Doan says announcement of multi-billion-dollar Networx award will come in "next few days."
Defense
Reconstruction IG urges interagency coordination
Lessons learned report urges better integration of Defense, State and U.S. Agency for International Development, and supports creation of civilian reserve corps.
News
Nuclear security workers anonymously ask Congress for probe
Employees at Los Alamos site office say they are concerned about adverse working conditions, a hostile working environment and low morale.
Defense
Delays in funding could force Army to make sacrifices
If supplemental spending bill does not pass by May, the service might need to forgo repairs on equipment for nondeployed units.
Pay & Benefits
Cleared for Higher Pay
New study shows workers with security clearances earn about 25 percent more than their noncleared counterparts.
Defense
DHS privacy czar seeks additional investigators
Office also wants to hire more employees to handle FOIA requests.
Management
House panel backs military health bill banning privatization
Measure is aimed at improving quality of care for wounded service members.
Tech
NASA to unveil tech contract with new name, fee structure
New contracts to launch within days; already low base fee will drop more, but will apply even to small orders.
Pay & Benefits
Labor leader pushes 3.5 percent military, civilian pay raise
More generous pay hike would help close the gap between public and private sector salaries, union president argues.
Management
Long-awaited women’s contracting program may launch soon
Implementation has been slow because SBA wants to make sure guidelines are legally sound, agency official says.
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