Oversight
Lawmakers urge Obama to oust Afghan reconstruction IG
Four senators take rare step in calling for watchdog’s removal, citing investigative failures.
Oversight
Presidential transitions bill sails through Senate
Measure encourages nominees and the current administration to do more advance planning.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers ask White House to stop DHS financial system
House Judiciary Committee leaders say the department has not followed OMB requirements for developing the risky projects , but Homeland Security officials disagree.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker seeks change to life insurance payout policy
Bill would require plans to pay out in lump sums rather than through checking accounts.
Oversight
House and Senate in familiar continuing resolution endgame
Lawmakers must pass the stop-gap spending measure to keep the government running after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Defense
Security policy conflicts would intensify under GOP control
Among other differences, Republicans want to keep the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay open.
Oversight
Analysis: New guidance creates contracting conundrum
Several procurement reform directives set conflicting agendas, underscoring the need for coordination.
Pay & Benefits
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Defense
Concern grows over Defense-to-State transition in Iraq
Poor coordination and a lack of expertise put the changeover at risk of waste and overreliance on contractors, commissioners say.
News
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel tries again to push through data breach bill
Measure would require businesses and nonprofits to adopt security practices that protect stored information from unauthorized access.
Oversight
Tender loving care for new hires pays off, authors say
Successful onboarding of employees can save agencies time and money, according to book.
Oversight
Food safety undersecretary sets priorities
Elisabeth Hagen showed little interest in the creation of a single food safety agency during hearing.
Oversight
Lawmaker pushes five-day mail delivery, altered pension funding
Bill would grant the Postal Service flexibilities requested in its long-term strategic plan.
Defense
British Defense chief urges support for F-35 engine
In letter to lawmaker, Liam Fox says ending program could cost the U.S. and international partners more money in the long run.
Oversight
Budget committee approves OMB nominee, but senator blocks confirmation
Panel greenlights Jack Lew, but Sen. Mary Landrieu vows to hold up the nomination until offshore drilling ban is lifted.
News