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House panel advances bill granting airport screeners bargaining rights
Measure also would end TSA’s pay-for-performance system and return workers to the General Schedule.
Defense
Costs of compensating military reservists climb
Watchdog agency analyzes trends in spending on reservist pay and benefits.
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Union head: Border is far from secure
T.J. Bonner disputes claims from Obama administration that the U.S. and Mexican governments are gaining the upper hand in the battle against drug cartels.
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Democrats set fast schedule for Defense bill
Senate leaders want to clear floor for health care legislation and vote on Supreme Court nominee.
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Veto threat made on intelligence bill
The White House objects to a provision that would increase the number of lawmakers who can be briefed on secret CIA activities.
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From Nextgov.com: Social media could frustrate diplomatic efforts, online researchers say
Specialists struggle to offer effective ways for State to leverage new media networks to engage citizens and officials abroad.
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Senators, officials back E-Verify mandate
Starting Sept. 8, federal contractors will have to begin verifying that their employees are legally allowed to work in the country.
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Protective service blasted for security gaps at federal buildings
Watchdog officials tell lawmakers they were able to sneak bomb-making materials into 10 high-security buildings.
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Military construction-VA spending bill sails through Senate panel
Measure includes $76.7 billion in discretionary spending, an amount that is $439.1 million above President Obama's request.
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Pay and benefits legislation awaits lawmakers
Congress could vote on several measures before August recess that would affect federal pay raise, retirement and leave.
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GAO: Costs of Coast Guard modernization to soar by $2 billion
Projected costs have jumped from $24.2 billion to $26.3 billion, and could increase further, analyst tells lawmakers.
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Senate to consider E-Verify mandate
Amendment would force contractors to use a Homeland Security database to check the immigration status of workers.
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Senate approves Legislative Branch bill, moves to Homeland Security
The $3.1 billion spending measure is the first fiscal 2010 appropriations bill the chamber has approved this year.
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Military construction-VA package passes Senate subcommittee
The $134 billion spending bill includes $2.1 billion for health care for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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From Nextgov.com: Startup looks to provide Defense with quick-launch satellites
U.S. Space plans to attract Pentagon business by charging a lower rate and operating in the military's frequency bands and orbits.
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Air Force leaders describe plan to improve ISR capabilities
Service has been under pressure to boost intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support on the battlefield.
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FEMA takes open approach to social media
Agency is training employees to use technology wisely to disseminate information.
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Coast Guard management practices get a makeover
Commandant Adm. Thad Allen and his team are overhauling the service from the inside out.
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Watchdog agency to preview findings on Federal Protective Service
Senate hearing this week will highlight an upcoming report on management challenges at the agency, congressional spokeswoman says.
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