News
From Nextgov.com: TSA will miss cargo screening deadline
Official says the United States should recognize international programs that meet its standards .
Defense
Report finds DHS contracts over budget, behind schedule
GAO examined 15 major acquisition programs with a combined $100 billion in life-cycle costs.
Oversight
USPS loses billions of dollars due to excessive pension contributions
Funding obligations are based on an outdated formula, audit finds.
Oversight
Fiscal 2011 spending for housing, transportation draws GOP attacks
Bill that ultimately cleared House panel would provide $67.4 billion in discretionary spending -- $1.3 billion below president's proposal.
Oversight
Senate OKs flood insurance reauthorization
Short-term extension will give lawmakers time to overhaul program.
News
The Week in Comments: Unions, Byrd and Arlington
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Panel agrees to withhold $3.9B in aid to Afghanistan
The assistance funds are blocked until the panel can hold hearings into the alleged corruption.
Pay & Benefits
Asset Protection
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Oversight
Temporary federal employment raises concern among lawmakers, unions
Seasonal workers don’t receive the same benefits as their permanent counterparts, witnesses say.
Defense
Pentagon continues to grapple with language shortfalls
Defense lacks a clear understanding of its gaps in language and regional expertise, GAO says.
Oversight
Agencies must develop business case for interagency contracts
OFPP will issue guidance later this summer requiring them to prove new vehicles make sense.
News
From Nextgov.com: Key lawmaker emphasizes need for new border security technology
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar also urges better collaboration with state law enforcement.
Pay & Benefits
Government could be losing momentum on telework
Management resistance and lack of metrics leave agencies unprepared for emergencies, report shows.
Defense