News
From Nextgov.com: Senate funds Web services sites, but cuts cloud computing budget
Congress is uneasy with the amount of thought the administration has put in to consolidating data centers governmentwide.
Defense
Defense ends performance-based pay for intelligence employees
Workers will not see salary reductions as a result of the change, outgoing Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence James Clapper says.
Oversight
Senate sends 13 nominations back to White House
Nominees, including Medicare chief and Customs and Border Protection commissioner, will have to be sent to the Hill again.
Defense
Former Hill investigator nominated for CIA inspector general
David B. Buckley has more than 30 years of experience in military and intelligence issues and federal oversight.
Oversight
Energy scrambles to meet deadline for obligating stimulus money
Recovery Act funds could expire before all awards are made in two major fossil energy projects, IG says.
Pay & Benefits
VA health care workers move a step closer to bargaining over pay issues
Senate panel passes a measure that would expand employees’ negotiating rights to include compensation policies.
Oversight
Industry group fears publicizing contractor database could backfire
Professional Services Council argues opening FAPIIS could improperly influence the bidding process and lead to disclosure of proprietary information.
Defense
Funding for border security approved in last-minute bill
Costs would be offset by increasing fees on foreign companies that abuse the use of H-1B visas and tourist visas.
Defense
GOP senator’s heated objection delays defense policy bill
McCain says Democrats are using the authorization measure to advance a “social agenda.”
Pay & Benefits
Checks and Balances
Controversy is simmering over distribution of life insurance benefits via "checkbooks."
Oversight
National Guard pushes for more resources
A report says greater investment in the reserve force provides a solution to the Pentagon’s fiscal woes.
Oversight
GAO rejects union’s privatization protest
Decision clears way for a contractor to assume control of food service at six Air Force bases.
News
From Nextgov.com: Air traffic technologies get boost from Senate appropriators
But lawmakers are concerned FAA is taking too long to deploy key NextGen programs and have asked the agency to submit a spending plan that includes milestones and deadlines.
Defense
Senate Democrats seek action on new border bill
Measure would provide $600 million in emergency funds to beef up security along the nation's border with Mexico.
News
The Week in Comments: Toilet paper thrift, six-day mail delivery and pay raises
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight