Defense
Senator releases budget resolution in advance of markup
Plan $4 billion cut to State Department budget and other international programs.
Defense
EADS to fly solo in bid for Air Force tanker deal
The Franco-German firm will compete against Boeing Co. for the $40 billion deal without help from a U.S. partner.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Where's the worst place to work for Uncle Sam?
A list of cities with the biggest drawbacks for federal employees.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Justices question public employees’ expectations of privacy
The Supreme Court hears arguments concerning government workers’ Fourth Amendment rights .
Pay & Benefits
Benefits payments will go paperless by 2013
Announcement comes alongside a proposal for several changes to the federal employee health insurance program.
Oversight
Senator rips collective bargaining agreements on federal construction projects
Republican Susan Collins argues the administration’s policy favors unions and will increase contract costs.
Defense
Senators blast border security efforts
Lawmakers suggest administration terminate a troubled, multibillion-dollar virtual fencing contract in favor of more physical fencing.
Oversight
Appropriator expects $4 billon fiscal 2011 discretionary cut
The cut would come on top of a White House proposal to freeze nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.
Oversight
GSA announces new chief of staff
Michael Robertson will focus on sustainability, open government, economic recovery and contracting.
News
Burning Question: How much salt will the government let you eat?
The FDA wants to regulate sodium levels in processed foods.
Defense
Experts suggest eight ways to fix the VA claims backlog
Recommendations include computerizing records, improving coordination with the Defense Department and better prioritizing cases.
Oversight
Harvard professor nominated to head CMS
Donald Berwick's name had been circulating for months.
Defense
Shifting focus, McCain talks tough on border security
Plan addresses violence linked to illegal border crossings, but not immigration.
Oversight