Oversight
Provision to fire tax-delinquent federal employees pulled
Republicans claim the majority is protecting federal employees; Democrats urge patience as details are ironed out.
Oversight
OPM aims to release revised retirement statements by mid-April
Agency is testing new system to fix a glitch in the annuity calculator that affected thousands of retirees.
News
Burning Question: What's the fee to overthrow the government?
In South Carolina, it's five bucks to register as a subversive--for now.
Defense
Oversight panel leader slams new KBR contract
Lawmaker wants to know why the Pentagon continues to do business with the company despite faulty electrical work that may have contributed the deaths of 18 service members.
Defense
Navy official calls for rapid deployment of unmanned vessels
Systems would enhance the service's ability to detect mines and survey coastlines.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army will tap its ‘digital natives’ for apps
Contest under way to award $30,000 in prize money for software programs that will fundamentally change the way the Army operates.
Pay & Benefits
‘Burrowing in’ increased slightly under Bush, report shows
New numbers rekindle debate over whether moving political appointees to career jobs can be beneficial.
Defense
Contractors could make or break Afghanistan surge
Agencies are aiming to steer clear of the waste, fraud and corruption that plagued Iraq procurements.
Oversight
Grassley might oppose Treasury nominee
Republican lawmaker has concerns over the use of certain tax breaks by Obama's pick for undersecretary of domestic finance.
Oversight
House minority leader seeks open debt panel meetings
The final recommendations are scheduled to be presented to Congress by Dec. 1.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies move ahead to create labor partnership councils
National Credit Union Administration and National Treasury Employees Union sign labor-management pact ahead of the schedule outlined in presidential directive.
Oversight
Army awards KBR more work in Iraq
Days after losing a $20 million award fee because of poor performance, the Army awards the firm a task order to provide support services.
Pay & Benefits
FAA suspends controller after child's air traffic transmissions
Action comes after tapes surface of New York controller allowing his son to issue instructions to pilots.
Defense
Navy chief optimistic F-35 will enter fleet on schedule
The service will benefit from being third in line to receive the fighter jets, top officer says.
Defense