Oversight
Plea agreement for ex-special counsel in limbo
At hearing, judge raises questions about whether Scott Bloch must serve a minimum of a month in jail.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA abruptly issues second contract for Agent Orange claims system
Vendors and veterans groups say the nearly identical solicitation to one awarded to IBM in July indicates concern the technology giant might not be able to deliver within the required time frame.
Oversight
Interior seeks more resources to oversee offshore oil and gas activities
Request for additional funding and personnel comes in response to oversight board report.
Pay & Benefits
Washington-area charity drive tries for another record-setting year
Campaign aims to reach its goal of $67 million by attracting more young donors and expanding digital outreach.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP unlikely to mirror private sector health insurance trends
Feds shouldn’t see major changes in rates or options in 2011, observers say.
Oversight
Budget experts plan tour to tout deficit measures
Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker calls fiscal situation a "ticking time bomb."
Oversight
Hearings set for OMB nominee
Jacob Lew will answer questions from Senate budget and oversight committees next week.
Defense
Hundreds of Lockheed Martin execs take buyout offer
A quarter of the top officials at the government's biggest contractor will leave the company.
Management
For the Record
Clear standards sought for archiving official messages on social media sites.
Defense
Defense insourcing to continue at military services
Pentagon allows thousands of job conversions to proceed despite a reported lack of savings, sparking outcry from contractors.
News
From Nextgov.com: Watchdog group gives Obama mixed review on openness
OpenTheGovernment.org calls the White House the most open in history, but criticizes it for spending large sums to create and secure classified information.
News
Federal fundraising drive aims to build on last year’s success
Struggling economy doesn’t dampen National Capital Area campaign leader’s hopes for strong participation.
News
NIH to begin Gulf oil spill health study
Research will focus on workers’ exposure to oil and dispersants, as well as mental health consequences.
Defense
ACLU sues to block searches of electronic devices
Lawsuit against the Homeland Security Department claims border policy violates First and Fourth amendments.
Defense
NATO chief affirms Afghan transition plan
But the secretary general insists that the pace of transition be based on security conditions on the ground.
Oversight