Oversight
Senate committee backs measure to reduce payment errors
Bill contains provisions to reward agencies that are doing a good job of recovering improper payments and punish those that aren't making enough progress.
Oversight
Panel approves bill calling for a federal grants Web site
OMB would be in charge of creating the site.
Magazine
Facts and Myths About Renewable Energy
Our brief quiz will test whether you can separate fact from fiction.
Magazine
Additional Resources
A list of links for those want to learn more about the government’s environmental efforts.
Magazine
2008 Closing the Circle Award Winners
A look at 15 government projects that exemplify the administration’s environmental goals.
Magazine
Photo Gallery: NOAA's Green Acres
A new satellite operations facility in Maryland reflects the agency’s environmental stewardship.
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