Oversight
Obama's choice to lead OMB faces hurdle
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he will oppose the nomination of Jacob Lew.
Defense
Injuries climb with more Army recruits unfit for duty
The military is turning away a growing number of enlistees because they are too overweight to fight.
Oversight
GOP calls for federal hiring freeze, spending cuts
Agenda aims to scale back government growth, including workforce costs.
Pay & Benefits
Ready, Set, Roth
An option to invest in the TSP income that’s already been taxed will give feds more retirement savings choices.
Oversight
President names GAO veteran to head agency
Gene Dodaro’s career at the oversight agency dates back more than 30 years.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Pentagon investigates director of psychological centers of excellence
Army Col. Robert Saum is the second chief in the organization's short history of operation, fueling congressional concerns about top management.
Oversight
Republican argues Democrats have abdicated government oversight functions
Report from ranking member of House panel finds hearings and requests for information are down since Obama took office.
Defense
Appeal rights of feds in lower-level security jobs called into question
The Merit Systems Protection Board should review firings, demotions and other adverse actions against employees in noncritical sensitive positions, union officials say.
Defense
More contractors than troops killed during past year in Iraq and Afghanistan
When contractors are counted, total U.S. fatalities in those wars exceeds 7,500 since 2001.
Oversight
Bill unfurled to require all-American government flags
Flags purchased for government use would have to be made "from articles, materials or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States."
Oversight
Budget panel might vote early on OMB nominee
Committee leader is asking members to waive a rule that requires 48 hours' notice for a vote.
Defense
Officials warn of more terrorist threats within U.S.
"Homegrown" terrorism is of growing concern, witnesses and lawmakers agree during a Senate hearing.
Defense
Immigration advocates huddle after setback, might push stand-alone bill
Groups will meet with top Democrats on Thursday to discuss legislative strategy for creating a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants.
Oversight
Senate might have to go first on continuing resolution
The House traditionally considers spending legislation first, but House Democratic leaders don't want to risk approving a CR that the Senate might not be able to pass.
Pay & Benefits