Defense
Missile defense funding debate dominates panel's markup
Republicans attempted to add $1.2 billlion to $9.3 billion request for missile defense programs.
Management
Can You Hear Me Now?
Figuring out the best line of communication can ease a lot of friction.
Pay & Benefits
Panel backs bill that could spell end of Defense pay system
Measure requiring the Pentagon to report on why the National Security Personnel System shouldn’t be abolished in a year now goes to the full House.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement savings plan reforms could unfold rapidly
TSP board prepares to implement at least one provision in recently passed tobacco legislation as early as next month.
News
From Nextgov.com: Activists call on U.S. to provide unfettered Internet access to Iranian citizens
Certain software tools could protect users' identities and the information they access to provide a range of news stories and opinions, not just American perspectives.
Oversight
White House briefs Hill aides on IG dismissal
One staffer says the administration "has been forthcoming" about Gerald Walpin's departure.
Oversight
Lawmaker pushes insurance office as part of financial regulatory overhaul
Proposed office would establish federal policy on international insurance matters and advise the Treasury chief on major domestic and international issues.
News
Senate committee moves top management nomination forward
Full Senate will now consider Jeffrey Zients for OMB spot.
Oversight
Acquisition reform recommendations run the gamut
Panelists agree that improving the size, competency of acquisition workforce is the right place to start.
Oversight
Unexpected funding cut puzzles Census Bureau's backers
Appropriators cut fiscal 2010 funding by the amount they thought the bureau would have left over from fiscal 2009, but officials already had committed the extra funds to a media campaign.
Oversight