Oversight
Congress, administration gear up for final budget battle
Democrats must deal with the White House if they want to get spending bills signed into law.
Defense
GAO says Defense workforce plan insufficient
The Pentagon is not prepared to tackle a pending retirement wave and other looming workforce challenges, says watchdog agency.
Oversight
OMB touts savings from e-gov initiatives
Agencies report shutting down more than 100 systems in governmentwide consolidation.
Defense
Bush administration proposes $7.3 billion for IT security
Five agencies rank as unsatisfactory in cybersecurity compliance.
Pay & Benefits
Unions clash over TSA representation
AFGE, NTEU battle for membership, influence among the rank and file at the Transportation Security Administration.
Defense
Commission defends proposal on state control of troops
Pentagon officials have argued that the recommendation is unconstitutional.
Defense
House Dem wants additional ships, aircraft in spending bills
John Murtha, D-Pa., would boost Navy shipbuilding and buy more F-22s under new budget.
Defense
Real growth in Defense spending nearly over, secretary warns
Fiscal 2009 proposal could become the largest department budget ever.
Defense
Lawmaker criticizes DHS cybersecurity nominee
Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said a committee investigation last year showed Scott Charbo failed to properly address computer security breaches.
Oversight
Extra funds could help Social Security improve claims processing
SSA chief says workforce buried under avalanche of baby boomer retirement and disability claims.
Pay & Benefits
Fair Pay, Fair Play
In order for pay for performance to work, employees must believe it doesn’t reinforce existing biases.
Oversight
Administration defends proposed FOIA change
Senators say effort to move an oversight office from the National Archives to the Justice Department is an attempt to undo recent legislation.
Oversight
GSA chief accuses oversight panel of mishandling IG probe
Lurita Doan says whistleblower allegations against the agency's inspector general were dismissed without a substantive investigation.
Oversight
Oversight committee chairman says EPA proposal threatens air quality at parks
Rule would allow consideration of emissions rates from proposed power plants on an average annual basis.
Oversight