After four-and-a-half years, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says goodbye to the Pentagon. Today is his last day on the job.
In this morning\'s Federal Newscast, today is Defense Secretary Robert Gates\' last day on the job. Plus, how some Census workers could be losing their jobs.
The Census Bureau plans to close half of its regional offices in its first realignment of field offices in 50 years. The change could affect more than 300 employees. Agency leaders expect to save up to $18 million dollars per year under the plan.
In a letter to the Office of Personnel Management, the head of the government\'s watchdog committee said the U.S. Postal Service\'s decision to halt contributions to employees\' retirement fund sets a \"dangerous precedent\" for other cash-strapped agencies.
A new rule requires federal agencies to file claims for workers compensation electronically. It also adds a new condition that makes federal employees eligible for compensation.
These are the stories Federal News Radio reporters are working on today.
One nominee, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, drew criticism for his support of trying terrorism suspects in civil rather than military trials, according to the article.
Archivist David Ferriero named Debra Steidel Wall as his deputy, effective July 3, according to an agency release.
Former leaders from the intelligence community are looking to see if they can find best practices for the administration\'s effort to reorganize the government. We get details from the Partnership for Public Service\'s John Palguta.
A number of functions will move out of the Social Security Administration\'s (SSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer, according to an email obtained by Federal News Radio. SSA is looking for ways to address funding reductions in its 2011 budget.
The new DoD secretary will need to concentrate on military spending cuts and withdrawing troops from the Middle East, according to Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan.
Debra Vess\'s program, HR Connect, has been recognized for benefitting many agencies in the field of HR. It\'s the reason she was named a 2011 Causey Award winner.
Stephen Shih of OPM tells Federal News Radio about the success of the new wiki site used for training and development of government managers and training professionals.
Staying $585 million under budget is a major accomplishment for any agency. But, as Federal News Radio\'s Francis Rose found out, GSA\'s Bill Guerin did just that.
The House Appropriations Committee wants DoD to electronically find and track pharmaceutical information for troops at war.