Defense
Proposed funding cuts will jeopardize DHS headquarters plans
Lawmakers denied spending requests for the move amid concerns about the general economic environment as well as the plan’s timeline.
News
Lawmakers urge Army to use consumer batteries on the battlefield
The Senate Appropriations Committee directed the service to report on the feasibility of putting AA and AAA batteries in combat radios and other devices.
Oversight
What would you tell the super committee?
Take our survey to voice your opinions on potential cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers again seek to cut federal workforce through attrition
Bill prompted by the public’s votes on the GOP YouCut website would allow one fed to be hired for every three who leave.
Pay & Benefits
Feds could donate sick leave to agency banks under House bill
Legislation aims to help employees who need extra leave and save money in work productivity.
Defense
Better oversight of contracts called key to repairing Pentagon ledgers
Defense has made progress toward 2017 deadline for auditability, but challenges remain, House panel is told.
Oversight
Senate rejects House funding measure; standoff continues
Prospect of government shutdown looms.
News
Play of the Day -- Where will the NASA satellite land? Plus: Ahmadinejad has beef with Netflix
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Key Romney environment official now at Obama's EPA
Gina McCarthy, head of air pollution regulation at EPA, previously developed Massachusetts’s first climate protection action plan.
Oversight
House votes to keep government open through Nov. 18
Move sets up showdown with Senate over FEMA emergency funding.
Oversight
Solyndra language paves way for bill to keep government running
GOP strategy is to add to the continuing resolution a $100 million offset targeting the government program involved in the loan guarantees awarded to the failed energy company.
Pay & Benefits
Uncertain Times
How changes in policies, programs and the economy could affect your retirement security.
News
House Republicans regrouping on CR, pondering two options
Continuing resolution failed to pass Wednesday.
News
Programmer, procurement staff failings contribute to software attacks
Acquisition officers and engineers need to reduce vulnerabilities during the design phase to curb hacking.
Oversight
Senators vow to continue work of expiring wartime contracting panel
Coming legislation would build agency capabilities to manage contingency contracting and require regular reports to Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force offers 6,000 civilian employees buyout options
Effort to reduce personnel is part of a Defensewide efficiency initiative.
Oversight