Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA signs telework agreement with union
AFGE officials agree to provisions that abruptly ended telework talks with another federal union.
Defense
Bush: Troops could miss paychecks, civilians could be laid off
Congress must pass war supplemental funding measure to keep Defense operations going, White House says.
Oversight
Procurement policy office issues new guidance on interagency acquisitions
The management of such contracts has appeared on GAO’s list of high-risk federal programs since 2005.
Defense
Lawmaker challenges Defense official's stance on new destroyer
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., has taken his fight to put the DDG-1000 destroyer program on hold directly to the Pentagon's top acquisition official.
Oversight
House bill creates VA ombudsman's office
Subcommittee approves legislation to create a one-stop shop for information on VA medical, housing and education benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Labor relations observers say government unions can be innovators
But high pension costs and acrimonious debate can damage relationships between public sector employees and management.
Defense
Gates offers Bush new Air Force leadership team
Gen. Norton Schwartz, a 35-year veteran with a background in Air Force special operations, is Defense secretary's pick as chief of staff.
Oversight
Storms test GSA’s continuity plans
Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements.
Pay & Benefits
Telework negotiations break down between union and GSA
Dispute over disciplinary provision and elimination of employee reimbursements ends in stalemate.
News
Senators call for investigation into SBA lender review program
Democrat and Republican urge follow-up on inspector general report showing poor oversight of loan program.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Business picking up for GSA’s Networx contract
After slow start, interest increases in telecom pact as deadline for agencies to recoup transition costs approaches.
Oversight
Watchdog groups seek deal on whistleblower protections
Legislation is among several government accountability bills that have passed easily in both chambers but which lawmakers have struggled for months to reconcile.
Defense
Union calls for investigation into TSA turnover
The attrition rate for employees covered under the security agency’s new pay-for-performance system was 21 percent in fiscal 2007.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks to set standards for DHS handling of sensitive unclassified info
Move comes in wake of White House effort to set up consistent system across government for safeguarding sensitive documents.
Defense
Gates: Mishandled nuclear weapons doomed Air Force officials
Investigations have showed widepsread problems in dealing with intercontinental ballistic missile inventory.
Pay & Benefits