Oversight
Dems take harder fiscal stand than Obama
In reaction to spending emerging as a campaign issue, many Democratic Senate candidates are positioning themselves as more fiscally conservative than president.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Which is better, his fastball, or his policy pitch?
Ross Ohlendorf takes a break from the Pittsburgh Pirates to intern at the Agriculture Department.
Tech
IT Lessons from Snowmageddon
A new report suggests that agencies could learn from recent weather events.
Defense
New Air Force program aims to groom civilian executives
Service will designate dozens of senior positions to serve as stepping stones to the SES.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Security must be a consideration as acquisition databases are combined
GSA and IBM, which just won a $74.4 million contract to consolidate nine systems, still need to come up with a plan to protect proprietary information.
Defense
Group claims repealing gay ban could hinder military readiness
Policy center believes overturning “don’t ask, don’t tell” could result in misconduct and tension among service members.
Oversight
Mississippi governor seeks to help block EPA move
Haley Barbour is drafting a letter to governors asking them to support effort to block agency from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Oversight
House minority whip says GOP will say 'no' on health deal
Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor's comments are the latest evidence that any hope for a health agreement is probably little more than wishful thinking.
News
Burning Question: Do some people really think IRS building attacker was 'American hero'?
Facebook moves to shut down fan pages of man who flew plane into office building.
Pay & Benefits
Groups weigh in on proposed changes to EEO complaint process
Organizations want protections as commission pursues electronic filings, pilot projects.
Oversight