Oversight

Senate approves venture capitalist as SBA administrator

Karen Gordon Mills will take a lead role in implementing the economic recovery plan.

Defense

Alabama senators block confirmation of Defense nominee

Lawmakers want assurance that top weapons buyer will conduct a fair and open competition for aerial refueling tanker contract.

Oversight

Senate confirms John Berry as federal personnel chief

Former National Zoo director says he is amenable to any effective compensation system for federal employees, including pay for performance.

Defense

House and Senate call for pay parity

Both versions of the fiscal 2010 budget resolution contain provisions backing equal pay boosts for military and civilian workers.

Oversight

Controversial NASA IG steps aside under pressure

GAO and a council of watchdogs found Robert Cobb was not productive or independent enough.

Oversight

House passes budget resolution as Senate looks to recess exits

House and Senate staffers will begin conferring during Easter recess to work out a compromise version of the fiscal 2010 blueprint.

Pay & Benefits

No Fooling

This week, the House really did approve some long-awaited retirement provisions.

News

Of Toilets and Contracts

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Backlogs

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Oversight

From Nextgov.com: Eight years in the making, VA patient scheduling system founders

Congressman calls hearing to look into failures with $167 million IT project.

Oversight

Administration to release more stimulus reporting guidelines Friday

Latest document will clarify policies for following Recovery Act contracts and grants at the sub-recipient level.

Oversight

Senators disappointed with stimulus-tracking site

Watchdog pledges to gather advice for improving recovery.gov through an electronic town hall meeting and independent review.

Oversight

Lawmaker calls for vote on HHS nomination this week

Senators hope to get Gov. Kathleen Sebelius installed as secretary before they leave for the two-week spring recess.

Defense

Defense acquisition reform bill makes strides on Capitol Hill

Measure threatens to cancel poorly performing weapons programs.

Pay & Benefits

Congress moves quickly on range of workforce bills

Legislation includes reforms that would affect locality pay and union rights of some federal employees.

Oversight

'Plain English' bill advances in Senate

Measure would require government documents to be clear, concise and free of jargon.

Pay & Benefits

TSP funds come back to life in March

All of the plan’s offerings posted gains last month.

Oversight

USDA nominees get confirmation hearing

Senate Agriculture Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said he will try to shepherd the nominations through the chamber before Congress leaves this week for recess.

Pay & Benefits

Performance Appraisal

The Obama administration is keeping an open mind regarding federal pay-for-performance systems.

News

Obama and Gay Rights Policy

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