Defense
Panel agrees not to shift Geological Survey work to DHS office
Lawmakers want to curtail or stop the operations of the National Applications Office, a Homeland Security unit.
Oversight
Plug-in electric vehicles pose challenges for feds
High costs, infrastructure shortcomings and other difficulties are likely to hinder widespread use in the federal fleet, GAO says.
News
From Nextgov.com: DHS launches second test of biometric exit processes
Officials are determining whether Customs and Border agents or airport screeners are better positioned to collect information from visitors leaving the country.
Oversight
Management nominee backs performance, accountability measures
Jeffrey Zients vows to take a collaborative approach to program assessments and increase the use of performance information in budget decisions.
Oversight
Tentative appropriations schedule assumes best-case scenarios
Panel chairman anticipates the House passing all 12 spending bills before the August recess.
Defense
Change in Army relocation plans draws fire from appropriators
Lawmakers want the service to compensate Georgia communities for improvements made in anticipation of an influx in troops.
Management
On to Transparency
Agencies already have the tools to take the next step toward data-driven decision-making.
Pay & Benefits
Senate climate favors paid parental leave bill, supporters say
Legislation providing federal benefit so far has not provoked the kind opposition it faced in the House.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Recovery board to issue application agencies can use to report stimulus data
Transparency groups say a standard data format is needed so outside groups can analyze where recovery funds are spent and if they are saving or creating jobs.
Oversight
Obama seeks restoration of pay/go provision
President says the strategy contributed to Clinton era surpluses.
Defense
Senator voices concern over proposed weapons program cuts
Key appropriator says lack of funding could hurt ability to deter enemies.
Oversight
GSA nominee clears panel, awaits full Senate vote
Leaders of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee lavish praise on Martha Johnson.
Oversight
House passes bill to change selection process for five IGs
Financial regulatory agency watchdogs would be subject to presidential appointment and Senate confirmation.
Defense