Pay & Benefits
Unions unfazed by TSA nominee’s punt on collective bargaining
The two largest employee groups urge Pistole’s confirmation despite his failure to guarantee he will take up their cause.
Oversight
Uncertainty looms over procurement parity dispute
SBA is concerned that without legislative action contracting officers will begin avoiding small business contracts altogether.
Defense
Lawmakers urge major cuts in Defense spending
Task force report cites potential savings of nearly $1 trillion over 10 years.
Oversight
House speaker backs giving president power to rescind spending
Speaker supports giving Obama the power to cut funding deemed wasteful from spending bills after they have been signed into law.
News
From Nextgov.com: Senate funds system to speed processing of mine safety violations
Electronic filing would help stop mining companies' tactic of evading responsibility for problems by contesting federal penalties, an appeals process that averages nearly two years.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam shelled out more bonuses in 2009
Extra compensation for federal employees totaled $408 million last year -- $80 million more than in fiscal 2008, according to OPM data.
Defense
Senate panel may vote on intelligence nominee before recess
Movement is contingent upon completion of an intelligence policy bill.
Oversight
Chief of the Year: Acquisition
Hugh Hurwitz, senior procurement executive, Education Department.
News
From Nextgov.com: Financial systems modernization plan faces management challenges
Shorter project cycles could prove more complex and costly , analyst says.
Defense
IG finds 211 misplaced or misidentified graves at Arlington
Army removes top officials after findings of gross mismanagement, dysfunctional organizational climate at national cemetery.
Defense
TSA nominee is diplomatic about screener bargaining rights
John Pistole says he would review the matter and consult with the Homeland Security secretary.
Defense
McHugh: Cuts will help Army priorities
The service will be allowed to use the money saved to meet other greater needs.
Pay & Benefits
Pay-freeze pitches are ‘demoralizing,’ says Virginia Democrat
Rep. Gerry Connolly encourages colleagues to be more supportive of the federal workforce.
Oversight
Democratic lawmakers are measured in support of proposed agency budget cuts
Congress, administration must juggle competing concerns in handling the deficit, members say.
News
The Week in Comments: Confronting the oil spill and oily bosses
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Obama asks agencies to shed surplus property
Memorandum also encourages officials to end lease agreements that are no longer cost efficient.
Oversight
House leaders remain undecided on supplemental strategy
Lawmakers are still unsure whether to take up Senate-passed version in lieu of House bill.
Pay & Benefits