Pay & Benefits
Language to ease rehiring of retirees makes it into Defense authorization
Senate approves Collins amendment, despite blocking other federal workforce reforms.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Independent commission plans second report on cybersecurity requirements
Recommendations will address privacy, civil liberties and engagement of international allies in implementing policy.
Oversight
House passes Labor-HHS spending measure
The bill is the 11th of 12 annual appropriations bills that Congress has passed this year.
Oversight
EEOC nominee has substantial civil rights experience
Jacqueline Berrien will face significant management challenges at overloaded anti-discrimination agency.
Defense
FEMA’s response to formaldehyde discovery impeded timely resolution, IG says
Agency delayed testing for health problems associated with trailers to craft a communications strategy.
Oversight
Bill to reduce improper payments reintroduced
Legislation would require greater agency oversight and financial incentives for recovered funds.
Oversight
House stays on schedule with spending bills
Appropriations bills are moving along in the Senate, which is likely to take up the fiscal 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill next week.
Defense
Official forecasts special operations procurement needs
Defense review will examine gaps in equipment and technology for the Special Operations Command.
Oversight
Federal workforce reforms dropped from Senate Defense authorization bill
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, vows to fight for FERS sick leave fix and locality pay in conference committee.
Oversight
Workforce challenges linger at Federal Air Marshal Service
Policies show signs of progress but aren’t perfect yet, witnesses testify before a House Homeland Security subcommittee.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Security experts push to require federal information security guidelines
Inclusion of recommendations in NIST’s list of computer security controls seen as a positive first step.
Defense