Oversight
Senate leader plots endgame for omnibus spending bill
The legislation must be approved by midnight on Friday, when the continuing resolution that has been funding most agencies since October expires.
Oversight
Obama names new federal CIO
Vivek Kundra, president says, will work closely with new chief technology officer to implement the administration's IT agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Low-Hanging Benefits
Congressional analysts have again examined federal employee benefits that are ripe for cuts.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Defense urged to develop warfighting systems quicker to keep up in cyberspace
Lengthy software development cycle fails to account for rapidly changing requirements , official says.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic lawmaker to push for bigger federal pay raise
Personnel subcommittee chairman mentions 3.9 percent as a possible goal for fiscal 2010 pay hike.
News
Lawmaker introduces automatic TSP enrollment bill
Legislation also would require offering a Roth IRA option in the TSP and extending premium conversion on health care to retirees.
Defense
GAO: Pentagon needs to better manage battlefield fuel consumption
Curbing the military’s massive appetite for energy could save lives and reduce operational risks.
Defense
White House taps experienced emergency manager to lead FEMA
Craig Fugate, director of the Florida division of emergency management, is well-known in the disaster response community.
Oversight
Union steps up campaign against outsourcing debt collection
Group is hoping to preserve language in the omnibus spending bill that would bar the IRS from hiring private collection agencies.
Oversight
Senate rejects GOP attempts to cut omnibus funding
Bill would increase spending by about 8 percent, or roughly $30 billion, over fiscal 2008 levels.
Oversight
Obama orders contracting overhaul
The president instructs OMB to clarify the definition of inherently governmental work as part of a broader procurement review.
Management