News
From Nextgov.com: Communication among public safety agencies is like talking into a brick
Disaster response experts say emergency responders need broadband to communicate and to support advanced technology.
Defense
Agency sustainability plans show the challenges of going green
Accurately gauging energy use is among the difficulties highlighted in newly released reports from 54 agencies.
Oversight
NASA contractors get help finding new jobs
Labor provides $5.3 million grant to help Texans affected by retirement of the space shuttle program.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service consolidation uproots workers
Employees are forced to move or adjust hours when processing facilities close, unions say.
News
House might adjourn for elections earlier than planned
Democrats are weighing cutting the upcoming session from four weeks to three to allow them more time to fight to keep their majority.
Defense
President seeks to rekindle Sept. 11 unity
Obama reiterates the United States is not at war with Islam, but with some who have "perverted" it.
News
From Nextgov.com: Social Security data center project encounters delays
Settling on a location for the facility has proved difficult, with some lawmakers concerned the administration isn't shopping for the best deal .
Defense
Commander cites concern over aging F-16s
The Air National Guard flies the oldest of the fighter jets, with an average age of more than 21 years.
Pay & Benefits
Hiring reform push won’t end with Nov. 1 deadline
Once agencies get new procedures in place, they will require additional support to ensure the changes stick, observers say.
Defense
Lawmaker finds Defense IG is doing less with more
Watchdog is drifting off-topic and publishing fewer reports despite a staff increase, report says.
News
The Week in Comments: Ageism, money and retirement
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Pay & Benefits
Onward and Upward
New federal workers should start thinking about benefits options on Day One.
Oversight