Defense
Recommended relaxation of remediation standards could increase cancer risk at dirty bomb sites
New cleanup policies suggested in DHS-commissioned report would be unsafe, critics say.
Nextgov
Cisco takes on rogue suppliers with device to ID counterfeit parts
The computer equipment manufacturer has long struggled to keep agencies from installing Chinese-made bogus components.
Management
Obama, Romney to meet Thursday at the White House
President has said he's interested in his former opponent's ideas on government reform.
Oversight
House Homeland Security Committee gets a new leader
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas will be the chairman.
Defense
Rice meets again with Republican critics on the Hill
Senator expresses concern about the potential nominee's ability to think independently.
Nextgov
Pentagon exempts cyber weapons from collateral damage directive
Developers of computer systems aren’t required to build the same safeguards as traditional arms makers.
Management
3 Reasons to Turn Your Phone's Push Email Off Right Now
Turn off push email to save your sanity…and your battery.
Oversight
Naked people visit Boehner’s office, protest sequester cuts
At least seven people visited Hill office Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
OPM revises language, pushes telework for federal closures
Confusion during Sandy leads to clarification of language alerting employees offices are shut.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board: Don’t worry about the G Fund as debt ceiling looms
Officials reiterate that government securities are safe.
Management
Interior to start disbursing checks to American Indians
Settlement in Cobell v. Salazar class action lawsuit is final.
Oversight
At least one senator is optimistic about avoiding the fiscal cliff
Illinois Democrat warns progressive left to prepare for concessions.
Nextgov
GSA launches governmentwide acquisitions dashboard
New tool is designed to give vendors a clear view of agencies' needs.
Management
Performance Measurement: 3 Challenges Every Government Faces
When it comes to measuring performance, there are several challenges common to all governments around the world.
Nextgov
Power grid hackers are of greater concern than influential report indicates, DHS official says
Authors of the 2007 National Academies study pushed to declassify the paper this month because utilities remain a terrorist target.
Pay & Benefits
Senate expected to take up bill allowing IRS to levy TSP accounts
Legislation clarifying IRS authority to tap retirement funds to collect unpaid taxes could become law by end of the year.
Management
How to TRULY Go on Vacation, Webster-style
Most of us, according to Webster, aren't actually taking vacations--and our performance is likely suffering. How to take full advantage of your duly entitled time away this season.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: The 401(k) is a $240 billion waste
Why subsidize retirement saving if the subsidies don't work?
Oversight