Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAC
Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.
Tech
Former FDA employees sue agency, allege email surveillance
The scientists and doctors say the information gathered on them contributed to harassment and wrongful termination, the Post reports.
Defense
Arlington Cemetery shows much improvement, but problems remain
Despite progress after investigations of mismanagement, operations are still under a watchful eye.
Defense
VA must focus on homeless women vets, watchdog says
Department should improve transitional housing and coordinate with HUD to gather better data on female vets’ needs, GAO finds.
Defense
Veterans can step up life insurance coverage
Under a 2010 law, program participants can gradually increase their coverage to $400,000.
Defense
Defense targets sexual assault
Panetta says 3,191 incidents were reported in 2011, but estimates the true number is closer to 19,000.
Pay & Benefits
IRS to offer second round of buyouts
Up to 400 eligible employees much decide by March if they will take the incentive.
Oversight
Interior should ramp up videoconferencing, IG says
Agency could save on travel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Defense
Air Force to offer second round of buyouts
Move is part of an effort to return to 2010 civilian funding levels.
Defense
National Guard leader joins Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley’s new role became law when Obama signed the Defense authorization act.
Thinking Ahead
An Easy Pill to Swallow
David Hale takes a Silicon Valley approach to ramping up a computer reference guide for drug-related emergencies.
Defense
Military academies see sharp rise in reported sexual assaults
Defense responds with two policy changes.
Pay & Benefits
Obama signs into law a bill providing flags to relatives of fallen federal employees
Congress passed the final measure without opposition.
Oversight
Oracle manager fired after criticizing USAjobs
Adam Davidson lost his job for comments made to The Washington Post .
Defense
Air Force to lift hiring freeze
Despite this respite, ‘budget and funding issues are still fluid,’ official says.
Pay & Benefits
About 130 employees take SBA buyouts, early outs
The offers were extended to about 300 Small Business Administration employees.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers call for extension of mass transit commuter benefits
The subsidy will return to maximum of $125 a month -- from $230 a month now -- if action is not taken.
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