Tech
From Nextgov.com: Obama CIO goes on leave after scandal at former office
Vivek Kundra has not been implicated, but will remain on leave until more is known about his former colleagues’ alleged schemes to defraud the D.C. government.
Oversight
Observers worry White House 'czars' have too much power
President's team continues to expand, despite not being cleared by Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Efforts to grant feds domestic partner benefits gain momentum
Upcoming legislation and recent court orders could force OPM to change its policies.
Oversight
Omnibus provision suspends controversial women's procurement regulation
Rule limits the number of set-asides for female-owned small businesses.
Oversight
Army modernization project faces uncertain future
With a new administration and a worsening economy, there is unprecedented pressure to trim the complex and expensive Future Combat Systems.
Oversight
Republicans band together to monitor stimulus spending
GOP senators want to ensure the money is used for its intended purposes.
Oversight
Partisan spat has oversight panel leaders trying to hit the right notes
Republican says Democrats have double standards for pursuing claims of perjury.
Pay & Benefits
Spousal Provision
A different take on the debate over life insurance vs. the federal survivor benefit.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: New federal CIO lays out ambitious technology agenda
Vivek Kundra says government must take advantage of consumer technologies .
Oversight
Agencies to direct stimulus funds to veteran-owned small businesses
Lawmakers and advocates remain concerned that contracts will be bundled to benefit large firms.
Pay & Benefits