News
From Nextgov.com: Administration's weather satellite plan opposed globally
State and local agencies say spectrum reallocation threatens public safety.
Oversight
Obama will name Denis McDonough to national security post
McDonough has served as the chief of staff to the national security staff since September 2009.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' divides secretaries, commanders
Top Defense political appointees support repealing ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Pay & Benefits
First open season since health reform is around the corner
Feds will have premium increases and several new benefits to consider as they decide whether to change their insurance elections.
Oversight
Bush will discuss Iraq, 9/11, financial crisis in book
Memoir focusing on major presidential decisions is set for a Nov. 9 release.
Pay & Benefits
Obama calls Social Security private accounts a 'nonstarter'
Proposal would 'weaken the solvency' of the program, president says.
Pay & Benefits
COLA Crunch
Two years of zero increases in Social Security benefits have some retirees up in arms.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Recovery Board will track nonstimulus funding for education jobs
Watchdog will unveil new website in mid-November, according to official.
Oversight
Appeals court suspends judge’s order on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Court temporarily puts on hold judge’s decision to repeal ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Oversight
Senator doubtful deficit panel will reach required consensus
Majority whip says partisan atmosphere expected to follow the midterm elections will make it hard to get 14 of 18 commission members to agree on proposals.
Defense
Cybersecurity is ‘really about the people,’ official says
Technology means little without a strong workforce to protect computer networks, panelists note.
Pay & Benefits