News
Plan to cap bonuses detailed in Obama administration memo
Draft policy would limit SES bonuses to 5 percent and non-SES to 1 percent for two years.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: U.S. border agents to snag drug-smuggling jets with Canadian military radar
But Homeland Security officials have made little progress in deploying license plate readers to identify vehicles supporting the flights.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Oversight
Hiring reform shows progress, OPM chief says
Most federal jobs now are filled based on resumes and cover letters, and KSAs have been virtually eliminated, says John Berry.
Pay & Benefits
Obama to thank CIA staff at Virginia headquarters Friday
The President expressed a desire to take the trip shortly after the bin Laden operation, spokesman says.
Oversight
Geithner, defending Obama plan, says GOP owns potential U.S. default
Treasury head says he is confident deal will be made.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' budget deal appears doomed, senator says
Tom Coburn, R-Okla., does not specify which issues are preventing an agreement.
Management
Out in the Open
Public participation can make a difference in the cleanup of toxic nuclear sites.
Tech
Nextgov.com: DHS accused of hiding fingerprinting data
'Metadata' for agency emails on Secure Communities program sought by immigrant groups under FOIA.
News
Lawmaker proposes fixes to ease USPS fiscal crisis
Postal official reiterates growing burden on agency finances.
News
CBO: Deal to avert government shutdown increases spending for fiscal year
Total discretionary outlays in 2011 will be $3.2 billion higher because of defense spending.
Pay & Benefits
OMB employees seek union representation
Elections could be held as soon as August, labor official says.
Oversight
Playing with fire: A manmade debt-limit crisis
Congress may take a page from the book of firefighters in negotiatiing the debt limit crisis
News
Analysis: Beyond big or small government
Collaborative governance is growing because many crucial missions cannot be accomplished by any sector acting on its own.
Oversight