Pay & Benefits
National labor-management council spars over telework
Differences center on whether group will approach the mobile setup as a way to stay productive during emergencies, or as a broader workplace policy.
Oversight
GOP senator says he will not block hike in debt ceiling
Price for going along with the increase could include some form of down payment on spending cuts.
Oversight
Plan to sell federal real estate rises on GOP agenda
Likely House infrastructure panel chairman John Mica would tackle alleged wasteful management of federal property.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA treats combat stress remotely
South Carolina psychologist conducts therapy over videoconferencing.
Defense
Top Armed Services Committee Democrats gunned down
Three of four members of the panel go down to defeat in Tuesday's elections.
Management
The Happiness Factor
Increasing employee satisfaction is a constant uphill climb for managers.
Oversight
Most Washington-area incumbents coast to victory
But tight race between telework advocate and local businessman in Northern Virginia appears headed for a recount.
Oversight
Republican House, Senate gains pose peril and opportunity for Obama
The president will have a harder time enacting his agenda, but he could rebound if GOP lawmakers overstep their boundaries.
Oversight
Analysis: A referendum on big government
Republicans sweep to control of the House riding a wave of anti-government sentiment.
News
From Nextgov.com: White House is set to unveil guidance on IT purchases
Strategy is likely to loosely resemble a Senate-passed bill requiring officials to alert agency heads, congressional panels and OMB of projects veering off course .
Oversight
Procurement leader has high expectations for GSA Schedules
Federal Acquisition Service’s Steve Kempf lays out a vision for capturing a larger share of the government sales market.
Defense
Air cargo group urges global cooperation
Intelligence and technology are needed to stop terrorists and secure cargo, international trade group executive says.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: More twists in the federal pay debate
Actual salary data for actual workers doing similar work have not been produced, leaving discussions victim to generalizations.
News