http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/dhs-agency-issues-payments-to-private-security-guards-reviews-disputed-claims/25195/House lawmaker vows continued oversight of security contracting.Anika GuptaFri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/dhs-agency-issues-payments-to-private-security-guards-reviews-disputed-claims/25195/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/presidential-hopefuls-sign-pledge-to-back-federal-funding-search-engine/25192/Three candidates affirm commitment to implement legislation enhancing transparency of federal spending.Anika GuptaThu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/presidential-hopefuls-sign-pledge-to-back-federal-funding-search-engine/25192/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2007/08/nasa-announces-500-million-rocket-contract/25185/Boeing team to construct upper stage of Ares I rocket to be used in sending astronauts back to the moon.Anika GuptaWed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2007/08/nasa-announces-500-million-rocket-contract/25185/Technologyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/union-to-fight-fda-plan-to-put-jobs-up-for-competition/25157/Studies could lead to contracting out more than 300 "commercial" positions; agency has set up intranet site to inform employees about the process.Anika GuptaWed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/union-to-fight-fda-plan-to-put-jobs-up-for-competition/25157/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/former-opm-employees-plead-guilty-to-stealing-27000/25149/Accounting technicians face up to 10 years in prison for diverting government funds into personal accounts.Anika GuptaTue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/former-opm-employees-plead-guilty-to-stealing-27000/25149/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/union-makes-headway-in-case-against-labor-relations-official/25150/FLRA regional director supports contested union consolidation, files complaint with administrative judge.Anika GuptaTue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/union-makes-headway-in-case-against-labor-relations-official/25150/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/army-suicides-on-the-rise/25121/Growth raises questions about mental health care provided to service members.Anika GuptaThu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/army-suicides-on-the-rise/25121/DefenseThe military has stepped up mental health efforts in response to the increase.Department of Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2007/08/union-members-rally-against-labor-relations-official/25119/Some NLRB employees say general counsel has violated labor law by refusing to work with a consolidated bargaining unit.Anika GuptaWed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2007/08/union-members-rally-against-labor-relations-official/25119/Pay & BenefitsAbout 30 people attended the rally Wednesday.Anika Gupta/Government Executivehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-ask-agencies-to-draw-in-more-minority-owned-ad-firms/25069/New report shows Defense and Treasury lag in doing business with small, disadvantaged and minority-owned advertising companies.Anika GuptaTue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-ask-agencies-to-draw-in-more-minority-owned-ad-firms/25069/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/eeoc-to-move-call-center-operations-back-in-house/25060/Commissioners vote to close central service center, grant three-month contract extension to make time for transition.Anika GuptaMon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/eeoc-to-move-call-center-operations-back-in-house/25060/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/appeals-court-deals-blow-to-unions-in-defense-personnel-case/25061/Court rejects request to rethink a May decision that would allow the Pentagon to move forward on labor relations changes.Anika GuptaMon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/appeals-court-deals-blow-to-unions-in-defense-personnel-case/25061/NewsUnions will now take their case to the Supreme Court.U.S. Supreme Courthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/usda-agency-launches-inquiry-into-lobbying-e-mail/25038/Officials say they are looking into complaints that employees violated prohibitions against political activity by encouraging co-workers to oppose legislation.Anika GuptaWed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/usda-agency-launches-inquiry-into-lobbying-e-mail/25038/OversightFSA Administrator Teresa Lasseter says she will take complaints "very seriously."Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-back-ousted-hurricane-center-chief/25033/Two Democrats seek to reinstate Bill Proenza to the position he held before being forced out as the nation's chief hurricane forecaster.Anika GuptaTue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-back-ousted-hurricane-center-chief/25033/OversightProenza is currently on leave, slated for assignment to a training job.Commerce Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/gsa-raises-lodging-per-diem/25027/Standard rate will rise by $10 per night; rates will be even more in some metropolitan areas.Anika GuptaMon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/gsa-raises-lodging-per-diem/25027/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/eeoc-votes-not-to-extend-contract-for-customer-service-center/25011/Commission split over possible contract extension, considers bringing operation in-house.Anika GuptaThu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/eeoc-votes-not-to-extend-contract-for-customer-service-center/25011/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-probe-claims-of-improper-influence-over-science/24999/Interior inspector general questioned about interactions between scientists and policy-makers.Anika GuptaWed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/08/lawmakers-probe-claims-of-improper-influence-over-science/24999/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/house-lawmaker-joins-bid-to-end-tsa-contracting-exemption/25002/Senators are making a similar effort; witnesses at hearing say changes would bring greater transparency, more competition.Anika GuptaWed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/08/house-lawmaker-joins-bid-to-end-tsa-contracting-exemption/25002/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/senators-consider-steps-to-enforce-small-business-goals/24911/Witnesses say there aren’t enough measures to hold agencies accountable for failing to reach 23 percent target.Anika GuptaThu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/senators-consider-steps-to-enforce-small-business-goals/24911/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/dhs-to-review-8-million-in-unpaid-security-contract-invoices/24889/Homeland Security officials and House lawmaker pledge to fix flawed system for paying contract guards.Anika GuptaTue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/dhs-to-review-8-million-in-unpaid-security-contract-invoices/24889/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/undercover-officials-get-license-to-buy-dirty-bomb-materials/24850/GAO officials used name of bogus business to win approval to buy critical equipment.Anika GuptaThu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/undercover-officials-get-license-to-buy-dirty-bomb-materials/24850/DefenseWorkers clean up the site of a 2003 simulated dirty bomb detonation in Seattle.Erik Stuhaug/City of Seattlehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/justice-ig-calls-for-jurisdiction-over-attorneys/24839/Lack of authority to oversee attorneys could impede ethics investigations, IG tells lawmakers.Anika GuptaWed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/justice-ig-calls-for-jurisdiction-over-attorneys/24839/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/labor-department-halts-outsourcing-of-administrative-jobs/24828/Language in recent spending measure forces retreat on decision to give work performed by 328 employees to a contractor.Anika GuptaTue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/labor-department-halts-outsourcing-of-administrative-jobs/24828/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/lawmakers-criticize-post-katrina-funding-appeals-process/24830/Senators cite lack of independent arbitration as stumbling block in allocating money for reconstruction.Anika GuptaTue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/lawmakers-criticize-post-katrina-funding-appeals-process/24830/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/interior-department-unveils-new-ethics-plan/24810/Greater transparency needed to solve agency’s problems, watchdog groups say.Anika GuptaFri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/interior-department-unveils-new-ethics-plan/24810/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/foes-of-private-tax-collection-regroup-after-house-defeat/24793/Legislation pending in House and Senate would permanently shut down IRS program to outsource some collections work.Anika GuptaMon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/foes-of-private-tax-collection-regroup-after-house-defeat/24793/Oversight