Oversight
Grand jury in probe of Iraq reconstruction watchdog issues subpoenas
At least three former senior agency officials subpoenaed in investigation of alleged misconduct by Stuart Bowen.
Defense
Big-ticket items will crowd Senate's pre-Easter schedule
Legislature to address Iraq war, fiscal 2009 budget resolution and mortgage reform.
Pay & Benefits
Generation Gap
Don’t let stereotypes about young and older workers lead to flawed pay and benefits policy.
Oversight
Survey paints bleak picture of public trust in government
Results show taxpayers expect more accurate, accessible information about federal spending.
Tech
GSA drives green IT procurements
Agency official touts efforts to reduce energy consumption; hints at pending acquisition regulations.
Defense
Officers say military weakened, not broken, by Iraq and Afghanistan
Three out of five think the military is not as strong as it was five years ago, according to new survey.
Defense
Report: Military can cover war costs longer than expected
Senior Pentagon officials have warned they need another $102.5 billion before accounts dry up early this summer.
Defense
Court dismisses Homeland Security labor relations case
Move ends protracted fight over collective bargaining rights.
Oversight
Agencies’ transition to new telecom system slow
GSA says a lack of resources and buy-in from top officials are to blame for prolonged transfer to Networx.
Pay & Benefits
GSA employee goes from union organizing to stapler filling
Agency calls it routine reassignment; clerk sees ulterior motive.
Oversight
Industry hoping for action on data security bill this year
Legislation would update the six-year-old bill establishing requirements for securing personal or sensitive data.
Oversight
Food and Drug Administration snubbed offer by USDA to help inspect plants
FDA requested use of third-party food safety inspectors because of limited funding and manpower.
Oversight
Congressional Budget Office: Patent bill cost exceeds expected revenue
Bill would would increase federal spending by $26.9 billion.
Pay & Benefits
TSP tech upgrade progressing, officials say
Two-year plan to improve efficiency and enhance security is on track.
Oversight