Oversight
Obama camp steering clear of transition talk
Candidate's team is silent while lawmakers speculate about a Democrat-led presidency.
Oversight
Federal employees are urged not to leave computers running
Turning off machines at night seems like a small step, but the savings could be huge, according to technology companies.
Defense
Retired generals advising Obama bring range of expertise
More than 70 retired generals and admirals from all four services are counseling the Democratic candidate.
Oversight
McCain defends VA health proposal
Obama camp calls program "privatization;" veterans' advocates are wary.
Oversight
FAA system failure grounds hundreds of flights
Agency says software problem appears to be the cause.
Oversight
Agencies make the best of tight technology budgets
Two wars, a plunging deficit and a slow economy have made fiscal 2008 a historic year—for all the wrong reasons.
Oversight
Georgia on Obama’s Mind
The selection of Joe Biden as a running mate may help Obama over the threshold on national security issues.
Oversight
Contractors face prospect of losing immunity in Iraq
A final agreement has yet to be reached, making it difficult to determine how companies could be affected.
Oversight
Labor group highlights candidates’ differences on federal employee issues
Views on bargaining rights for airport screeners and contracting show important distinctions between Obama and McCain, AFL-CIO political director says.
Oversight
U.S. Postal Service tests new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
The world’s largest civilian fleet owner wants to drive the market for green transportation.
Oversight
Small biz advocates say change in disclosure process reduces transparency
Registry no longer requires firms to document individual offices’ annual revenue or number of employees in federal contractor database.
Oversight
Equal employment report shows mixed success
Federal workers file fewer complaints, but agencies pay more in damages.
Oversight
Hurricane Fay reminds managers of emergency workforce flexibilities
Direct hiring authority, premium pay for employees are among several options available to agencies during a crisis.
Defense
Rule change to provide more contracting opportunities for vets
Proposed regulation would allow VA to restrict contracts for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Defense
Northern Command no longer a startup organization
Post-Sept. 11 military command takes on a growing list of challenges.
Defense
Defense budget doesn't stretch as far as it used to
The Pentagon’s budget is squeezed by war, soaring fuel costs and out-of-control acquisition programs.
Oversight
GSA to bolster contracting with service-disabled veterans
Task force to help agency direct 3 percent of procurement dollars to vet-owned companies.
Oversight
House majority leader calls for expanding alternative work schedules
Maryland Democrat asks OPM for guidance on motivating agencies to adopt a four-day, 40-hour workweek by October.
Oversight
White House names Williams acting GSA administrator
Recess appointment bypasses senator's hold on nominee’s confirmation.
Defense