Defense
Bill seeks to resolve errors at Arlington
Senators want to ensure cemetery leaders step up contract management, and follow through on plans to identify and resolve gravesite mistakes.
Oversight
Lawmakers' message loud and clear on jargon
Senate unanimously approves bill to simplify language in government documents.
Oversight
Tender loving care for new hires pays off, authors say
Successful onboarding of employees can save agencies time and money, according to book.
Pay & Benefits
Labor-management council considers tackling telework
Pending adequate member interest, a working group would explore ways to get more federal employees working remotely.
Oversight
Former DEA chiefs urge attorney general to just say no
Bipartisan group of former officials ask Justice Department to publicly oppose Calif. ballot initiative legalizing pot.
Defense
Senators demand a better plan for nuclear detection
A Homeland Security office is spending money without a clear strategy and has little to show for two costly radiation detector projects, lawmakers charge.
Oversight
Survey: Political and corporate influence threatens public health
Nearly one-quarter of respondents said they received inappropriate requests to alter data from top agency leaders.
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.
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.
Oversight
Government per diem rates fall in most metro areas
Federal employees traveling to places like New York City for business soon will have less money to spend on lodging.
Oversight
Unions report increase in violent threats toward judges and court staff
Leaders push for more security in courtrooms hearing immigration and Social Security cases.
Defense
Panel: Hurricane on heels of the BP oil spill could create chaos
The White House and Congress must be clearer in delegating responsibility before another storm hits the already hurting Gulf Coast, observers find.
News
Commission calls for more attention to kids’ needs following disasters
Better collaboration among federal agencies would be a step in the right direction, panel finds.
News
Navy recommends discharge for former astronaut
Panel recommends discharge of “other than honorable” for Lisa Nowak.
Defense
Border Patrol suicides are on the rise
Agents and family members say stress and changes in the nature of the job might be to blame.
Defense
GAO: Measuring success at military Superfund sites is super confusing
Watchdog says bureaucratic agency turf battles are hampering environmental cleanup efforts on bases.
Oversight
Commerce reports $1.6 billion savings for decennial census
Officials attribute savings to good management and aggressive advertising.
Oversight
Panels vote to maintain six-day postal delivery schedule
The full House and Senate must approve spending bills to take reduced schedule off the table for fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Outgoing OMB chief: Public has a point about government waste
In farewell speech, Peter Orszag highlights the administration’s efforts to improve efficiency.
Oversight
Poll: Some feds are overpaid and underworked
Inefficient employees who still receive big paychecks are major source of government waste, Americans say.
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