Defense
Enforcement agencies boost cooperation on drug investigations
Agreement aims to end turf battles between DEA and ICE over the handling of cross-border drug smuggling cases.
Oversight
Facing skeptics, Treasury chief defends regulatory overhaul
GOP critics say the Federal Reserve is not equipped to act as a super-regulator.
Defense
Lawmaker backs more fighter jet funding despite appearances
Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, says he supports additional F-22s but does not favor tapping environmental cleanup funds to offset the costs.
Oversight
Coast Guard names new acquisition chief
Rear Adm. Ronald Rábago will oversee the service’s $28 billion investment portfolio and a growing organization.
Defense
Senate moves toward vote on compromise version of wartime supplemental
Administration assures GOP senator that if necessary, detainee photos will "never see the light of day."
Oversight
Democrats unveil 'pay go' bill with 155 backers
Bill exempts four types of legislation from offsets, including middle class tax cuts and the estate tax.
Pay & Benefits
Keeping Hope Alive
There’s a chance retirement benefits left out of the tobacco regulation bill will be resurrected later this year.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense plans to install presidential network that can survive a nuclear attack
The White House, Defense secretary and senior leaders will use the system, which will be deployed to ground installations and executive aircraft, including Air Force One.
Oversight
Obama backs extension of benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees
President issues memo granting limited benefits immediately and endorses legislation providing full benefits.
Defense
General aviation presents limited security threat, IG finds
Report comes in response to Texas television station’s allegations of security breaches.
Defense
House passes compromise version of wartime supplemental
Conference report wins approval despite Republican objections over IMF funding.
Defense
Panel lays groundwork to buy more fighter jets
Defense bill amendment authorizes $369 million for the advance procurement of 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011.
Oversight
Lawmakers continue to pound public-private job competitions
Amendment to Defense authorization bill would suspend Pentagon job contests for three years.
Oversight
House members ask Obama to bring back labor-management partnerships
Reviving Clinton-era setup would strengthen communication between federal leaders and employee representatives, Democrats say.
Oversight