News
From Nextgov.com: Budget request addresses some open government costs
White House proposal includes pools of funding to encourage collaboration and innovation.
Oversight
Report says labor-management partnerships should focus on cost savings
Academics call on administration to re-establish trust between unions and management by emphasizing benefits of relationship.
Defense
Army study explores deployment stress on soldiers’ children
Researchers find no link between adolescent stress levels and the number of deployments.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker calls for telework incentives during shutdowns
Virginia Democrat asks OPM to document productivity savings gained by employees working from home during storms.
Defense
Washington Democrat likely to take over defense spending panel
Rep. Norm Dicks is in line to succeed the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
Management
Powering Down
Building a life-cycle approach will help managers meet mandates for energy savings.
News
From Nextgov.com: Budget request includes funds for IT oversight
Money would support recently launched project evaluation system that cancels, halts or overhauls underperforming information technology projects.
Oversight
VA tightens rules for veterans contracting program
To compete for set-asides, owners must be involved in their firms’ day-to-day operations.
Defense
Analysis: Visa security is critical to preventing terrorist attacks
Deploying more Homeland Security agents to U.S. embassies worldwide to complement State Department efforts could thwart future plots.
Defense
Airlines oppose renewed push for higher security fees
Obama administration contends that the current fee only covers about 36 percent of airport security costs.
Defense
Senator lifts nominee holds, says issues being addressed
Tanker acquisition and FBI center were among issues concerning Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala.
News
Haiti response effort brings lessons from Katrina
An interview with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen on the similarities and differences between the two relief operations.
Oversight