Defense
Many U.S. embassies lack additional layer of visa security
Government must expedite a 2002 program directing Homeland Security personnel to work overseas with State consular officers, says senator.
Defense
Obama issues order implementing 2010 pay raise
Civilian employees receive 2.0 percent pay raise; service members get 3.4 percent boost.
Oversight
Bill would require agencies to recognize security clearances governmentwide
Bipartisan legislation is similar to 2008 executive order aimed at streamlining background checks on federal employees and contractors.
News
Special Report: Balancing Act
Now more than ever, the federal government wants healthy and happy employees. And agencies are providing an array of benefits -- from cooking classes to child care -- to help federal workers juggle their busy lives.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB says vet’s case against federal internship program has legal merit
Ruling deals another blow to the government’s nine-year-old special hiring authority.
Pay & Benefits
House sounds death knell for Pentagon pay-for-performance system
Lawmakers approve fiscal 2010 Defense authorization bill, which requires department to dismantle NSPS within one year unless it demonstrates improvement.
Defense
Obama merges homeland, national security staff
The decision to create one team within the White House to handle both issues reflects president’s holistic approach to security issues.
Oversight
Obama names Washington businessman as chief performance officer
President says he will ask agency leaders next week for specific proposals on trimming their budgets.
Defense
House and Senate call for pay parity
Both versions of the fiscal 2010 budget resolution contain provisions backing equal pay boosts for military and civilian workers.
Oversight
HUD is Obama's home base for mortgage rescue
Agency must translate its core mission -- providing safe, fair, and affordable housing -- into a policy that bolsters Obama's economic recovery plan.
Oversight
Senate stimulus bill also contains windfall for federal agencies
The $825 billion package allocates funds for construction, operations and energy efficiency projects.
Defense
Homeland Security: Employers can no longer use expired documents in hiring
Draft rule is designed to streamline the process of verifying workers’ employment eligibility and prevent fraud.
Oversight
Former HUD officials call for a fair housing agency
Republican Jack Kemp and Democrat Henry Cisneros recommend an independent enforcement entity that would replace the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
News
State Department unveils social networking site
Initiative is the department’s latest effort to promote international dialogue among young people.
Oversight
New international development agency could emerge under Obama
More than 20 agencies governmentwide administer foreign assistance programs.
Oversight
OMB veteran will lead transition review of government operations
Obama-Biden team names several former Clinton officials to gather key agency information for incoming administration.
Oversight
Directory of ‘plum’ federal jobs debuts
The popular guide to more than 8,000 federal civil service positions will be available on Nov. 12.
Defense
Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order
Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.
Oversight
Presidential campaigns and Senate urged to expedite appointments process
Faster consideration is especially critical given the country’s economic situation, good government groups say.
Oversight
Senior diplomats in short supply
Top State Department official calls shortage of public diplomacy officers “grim” in testimony before Senate panel.
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