Defense
Bush draws criticism after ordering intelligence overhaul
Lawmakers say that the White House kept them in the dark about the changes.
Defense
Navy details shift in plan for destroyers
Service should focus on destroyers that can guard against ballistic missiles and stealthy submarines operating far out at sea, officials say.
Oversight
Federal financial reporting system is broken, CFOs say
Annual survey of federal finance managers shows disconnect between reporting and performance.
Oversight
Avue files protest over massive TSA human resources contract
Losing bidder says proposals weren't assessed on merits.
Pay & Benefits
House approves TSP automatic enrollment measure
The provision would protect board from legal action over automatic enrollment and self-directed funds.
Defense
House lawmakers reach deal on plan to renew E-Verify
Bill would keep employee vetting program as voluntary, though some states have mandated its use.
Defense
Illegals 'invited' to leave voluntarily under new ICE program
People who have been ordered to leave the country but remain and have not committed a crime can participate.
Defense
Homeland Security panel clears procurement bill
Lawmakers want to encourage contractors that don’t usually do business with the government to develop cutting-edge security technology.
Oversight
Panel OKs ban on contracts with felon-owned building security firms
Legislation was introduced after hearings last year revealing that one of the managers at a troubled Washington-area firm hired by the Federal Protective Service had a criminal history.
Pay & Benefits
House backs new FERS sick leave policy
Measure would allow employees under newer federal retirement system to count unused sick leave toward their pensions.
Pay & Benefits
Life Investment
Participation in the TSP's newest fund offering has more than doubled since 2005.
News
Congressional oversight of Homeland Security comes under fire again
Panelists say dozens of committees give conflicting direction to beleaguered agency.
Defense
White House issues veto threat on military construction, veterans measure
If Congress cannot find offsets elsewhere for the legislation, the White House said it also would consider a veto of the remaining 11 spending bills.
Oversight
OMB government performance official to step down in September
Robert Shea administered Program Assessment Rating Tool, among other initiatives.
News
Subcommittee decides not to buy more Navy DDG-51 destroyers
Panel decided to boost other shipbuilding projects during its markup of the $487.7 billion fiscal 2009 Defense spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
Defense plan prompts call for higher executive pay
Advocate for senior leaders says salary ceilings should be raised to attract top talent to an expanded list of high-level civilian jobs.
Oversight