News
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel tries again to push through data breach bill
Measure would require businesses and nonprofits to adopt security practices that protect stored information from unauthorized access.
Oversight
Tender loving care for new hires pays off, authors say
Successful onboarding of employees can save agencies time and money, according to book.
Oversight
Food safety undersecretary sets priorities
Elisabeth Hagen showed little interest in the creation of a single food safety agency during hearing.
Oversight
Lawmaker pushes five-day mail delivery, altered pension funding
Bill would grant the Postal Service flexibilities requested in its long-term strategic plan.
Defense
British Defense chief urges support for F-35 engine
In letter to lawmaker, Liam Fox says ending program could cost the U.S. and international partners more money in the long run.
Oversight
Budget committee approves OMB nominee, but senator blocks confirmation
Panel greenlights Jack Lew, but Sen. Mary Landrieu vows to hold up the nomination until offshore drilling ban is lifted.
News
The Week in Comments: Overpaid feds, all-American flags and forced fun
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Obama's choice to lead OMB faces hurdle
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he will oppose the nomination of Jacob Lew.
Defense
Injuries climb with more Army recruits unfit for duty
The military is turning away a growing number of enlistees because they are too overweight to fight.
Oversight
GOP calls for federal hiring freeze, spending cuts
Agenda aims to scale back government growth, including workforce costs.
Pay & Benefits
Ready, Set, Roth
An option to invest in the TSP income that’s already been taxed will give feds more retirement savings choices.
Oversight
President names GAO veteran to head agency
Gene Dodaro’s career at the oversight agency dates back more than 30 years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Pentagon investigates director of psychological centers of excellence
Army Col. Robert Saum is the second chief in the organization's short history of operation, fueling congressional concerns about top management.
Oversight
Republican argues Democrats have abdicated government oversight functions
Report from ranking member of House panel finds hearings and requests for information are down since Obama took office.
Defense
Appeal rights of feds in lower-level security jobs called into question
The Merit Systems Protection Board should review firings, demotions and other adverse actions against employees in noncritical sensitive positions, union officials say.
Defense
More contractors than troops killed during past year in Iraq and Afghanistan
When contractors are counted, total U.S. fatalities in those wars exceeds 7,500 since 2001.
Oversight
Bill unfurled to require all-American government flags
Flags purchased for government use would have to be made "from articles, materials or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States."
Oversight