Defense
Official says Army must expedite civilian hiring process
Service should reduce hiring time from 130 to 80 days, Army undersecretary recommends.
Oversight
Postmaster general steps down
John Potter departs amid Postal Service’s ongoing fiscal crisis and workforce challenges.
Defense
Army touts off-the-shelf helicopter purchases
Official says government is benefiting significantly from adoption of a commercially developed aircraft.
Defense
Webb to stall future Defense nominations over JFCOM
Virginia Democrat accuses Pentagon of slow response to requests for information on closure of Norfolk-based command.
Defense
GAO faults disaster recovery plan for critical networks
Auditors say Homeland Security does not have an effective plan to ensure national infrastructure bounces back from crisis.
Oversight
It’s Inevitable
Lots of races could go either way. But for the Democrats, it’s too late to change the broader outcome.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Flaw found in systems that track recovery-related spending at Transportation
IG says inadequate controls expose databases and website users to hacking risks.
Oversight
Potential compromise offered on Afghan private security ban
Karzai asks foreign representatives for a list of projects that require protection.
Oversight
Federal travel spending site takes flight
JunketSleuth.com aims to hold government accountable for trip expenses.
Oversight
Obama will name Denis McDonough to national security post
McDonough has served as the chief of staff to the national security staff since September 2009.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Oversight
Bush will discuss Iraq, 9/11, financial crisis in book
Memoir focusing on major presidential decisions is set for a Nov. 9 release.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Recovery Board will track nonstimulus funding for education jobs
Watchdog will unveil new website in mid-November, according to official.
Oversight
Appeals court suspends judge’s order on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Court temporarily puts on hold judge’s decision to repeal ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Oversight
Senator doubtful deficit panel will reach required consensus
Majority whip says partisan atmosphere expected to follow the midterm elections will make it hard to get 14 of 18 commission members to agree on proposals.
Oversight
Warning: Feds beware of political activity
Office of Special Counsel recently fired one federal employee and suspended another for illegal fundraising.
Oversight
Cemetery employees will receive job training
Career development program for workers is the first formal training of its kind for Arlington National Cemetery staff.
Oversight
Earmark reformers expect more allies in new Congress
Many candidates -- looking to capitalize on voter discontent on spending and deficit issues -- have ramped up talk against directing funding to pet projects.
Oversight