Oversight
GSA seeks to require federal travelers to use contract hotels
Comprehensive legislative package also would streamline the process of setting mileage reimbursement rates and expand child care services.
Tech
Government faces shortage of IT project managers, council reports
Chief Information Officers Council backs increased training in key areas.
Defense
Veterans Affairs closer to deploying comprehensive e-Benefits portal
Department expects to have a bare-bones site soon with health, benefits information for vets.
Defense
Key House lawmakers criticize shipbuilding plan
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., calls Navy plan "pure fantasy."
Defense
GAO: Military should consider breaking up FCS
Army should shift to incremental development based on proven technologies to salvage program, report says.
Oversight
Government Reform panel passes contractor database bill
Republican committee members voice concern that the measure could allow unfair attacks on companies.
Pay & Benefits
GSA adjusts per diem rates in six states
Changes will apply to all government travel in affected areas March 17.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers seek remedy for GAO pay reform
Legislation would restore raises to hundreds of agency employees.
Defense
Cyberexercise shows need for better training to avoid major network failures
During the largest cyberexercise ever organized, backup systems worked but personnel need more training, DHS official says.
Oversight
House committee passes plain language, telecommuting bill
Measure will require federal agencies to use plain language in commonly used forms.
Defense
Undoing tanker deal would hurt industry, Northrop Grumman executive warns
Supporters of losing bidder Boeing are weighing legislative options for overturning contract to build 179 tankers, worth as much as $40 billion.
Oversight
IRS improves tax processing capabilities
Funding for business system modernization still poses a challenge for long-term success, IRS official says.
News
Presidential signing statement on Defense bill raises red flags
Subcommittee, legal professionals debate whether Bush’s objections are excessively broad.
Defense
Military and civilian pay are competitive, quadrennial review board finds
Commission recommends Pentagon seek more flexibility in rewarding high performers and retaining skills.
Defense
Feds losing war on information security, senators told
Experts testify that preventing cyberattacks is getting harder.
Oversight
Groups push FAA reauthorization as inspection officials come under fire
Wide range of organizations unite behind stalled legislation for varying reasons.
Oversight
Panel targets GAO pay system
Performance-based approach was a hallmark of David Walker's tenure as head of the agency.
Oversight
Senate leader: Food safety legislation a priority
Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Tuesday he will attempt to pass a reauthorization bill for the agency in the next work period.
Pay & Benefits