Oversight
Hoyer: Stopgap spending measure will be necessary
Continuing resolution will be needed to keep agencies running from the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year until the appropriations bills are complete, House majority leader says.
Defense
Disputed E-Verify rules go into effect
Most federal contractors and subcontractors must now use the system to prove employees are legally eligible to work.
Oversight
Bleeding Independents
Obama’s agenda has fanned fears that government is expanding too far, too fast.
News
From Nextgov.com: CMS provides guidance to states on stimulus grants for health IT
Incentive payments would encourage providers to adopt electronic medical records.
Defense
Bill would set lab security standards
Senators propose creating a comprehensive framework to regulate security for federal and private laboratories that work with deadly biological agents and toxins.
Oversight
Embassy fires security guards over appearance in vulgar photos
Ten ArmorGroup North America guards are on their way out of Afghanistan; company’s senior management in Kabul is being replaced.
Oversight
Government outlines plan for contractor performance database
Contracting officials would be required to check the new Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System before signing high-value deals.
Pay & Benefits
Union leaders make NSPS repeal, personnel reform major priorities
August conventions help employee groups prepare for fall legislative sessions.
Defense
VA is on call to administer swine flu vaccinations
Department will immunize as many as 180,000 civilian federal employees once a vaccine is available.
Oversight
Agencies cut back on travel
Smaller alternative airlines and car rental companies see increases in business while spending on some more expensive vendors declines.
Defense