Oversight
Whistleblower protection bill clears Senate
Transparency watchdogs hail long-delayed vehicle to expand federal employee rights.
Management
Cabinet secretaries jab the media and Congress
Agency chiefs defend the federal workforce against negativity, during public service week.
Management
Budget crisis: A chance to improve, not dismantle, government?
Maryland lawmaker says Democrats would shield workforce from further cuts.
Management
OMB releases second ‘mythbusting’ memo to improve communication with contractors
Procurement office rebuts seven misconceptions.
News
A Spam-Braving Fed
Senior official tells small businesses to put their complaints in an email message.
Oversight
Magic acts at conferences can add substance, professionals say
Senator demands that NOAA turn over details on conference spending.
Management
Leaks to Republican ally prompt calls for labor board member to resign
Alleged breaches warrant congressional investigation, lawmaker says.
Management
NOAA cancels solicitation for ‘magic’ motivational speaker
Online notice came one month after GSA spending scandal.
News
HUD Chief a Player?
Article maintains he was instrumental in persuading President Obama to launch probe into Wall Street's role in 2008 financial crisis.
Defense
Air Force chief talks of shrinking budgets, post-Iraq exhaustion
Key priority is funding operations and maintenance, Gen. Norton Schwartz says.
Management
Obama seeks to harmonize international regulations
Executive order sets up working group to coordinate agency and public input.
Oversight
Bill would make better agency customer service the law
Rep. Cuellar would tie responsiveness to employee performance reviews.
Tech
Federal Register coordinating more with Regulations.gov
Submitted comments now accessible from both websites.
Defense
Ex-TSA chief suggests letting security screeners take more initiative
Promoting new book, Hawley wants much-maligned agency to win back public.
Management
Lawmakers challenge the Pentagon’s reliance on service contractors
Senators and House members urge the Defense secretary to rethink cuts to civilian workforce.
Management
Agencies assigned role in promoting green manufacturing
White House’s ‘bioeconomy blueprint’ seeks help disseminating scientific research and easing regulations.
Management