Defense
House Armed Services agrees to boost submarine funds
Panel adds $422 million to the Navy's Virginia-class submarine program.
Pay & Benefits
More federal executives are less satisfied with their pay
A new survey shows a 12 percent drop in pay satisfaction among senior executives during the last two years.
Defense
Tanker contract likely to fuel long House markup debate
Other amendments seek to overturn cuts to the Army's Future Combat Systems, missile defense programs and several major weapons systems.
Management
Use a Safety Net
Telework and network access are critical to continuity of operations, IT officials say.
Defense
Marine Corps seeks return to its role as a naval force
After fighting alongside the Army in Iraq for five years, the Corps now needs new -- and expensive -- equipment.
News
Six Degrees of Scott Bloch: A Scandal Scorecard
Your guide to the interlocking relationships involved in ongoing investigations into allegations of Hatch Act violations, whistleblower misconduct and other prohibited personnel practices.
Pay & Benefits
Senior executives back pay for performance
Execs report they’re being held accountable for results, but satisfaction with overall pay drops.
Oversight
Performance management likely will get a makeover in the next administration
Less subjective decision-making and greater focus on measuring results will be key ingredients for success, say those outside government.
Oversight
Hewlett-Packard vaults into ranks of top federal contractors with EDS deal
Company gets a leg up in the federal IT services market.
Defense
Senate Commerce hearing gives TSA positive reviews
But panel sharply questioned plan to impose a passenger fee increase to pay for additional baggage screening technology.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: DHS awards networking contract, worth up to $1 billion
Verizon and AT&T beat out Qwest for OneNet initiative .
Oversight
Lawmakers say retired feds, government paying double for drug coverage
House Democrats launch an inquiry into coordination between OPM and Medicare agency.
News
Senator says negotiators have reached deal on budget resolution
If approved by the House and Senate, the deal will be the first budget resolution approved in an election year since the Clinton administration.
Oversight
Upset Republicans
Recent special elections for House seats have sent a message to Republicans.
Defense
Ex-State officials allege corruption cover up
Critics have suggested the agency has not pushed anticorruption efforts to avoid hurting relations with the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
Oversight