Defense

Border-state lawmakers decry new ID rules for travelers

Travelers will be required to produce documents proving citizenship when coming into the country from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.

Oversight

OMB management chief sees no need to 'fix' IG system

Legislation not needed because 'we do not have an IG problem,' says Clay Johnson.

News

Agencies propose flooding Grand Canyon to improve critical habitat

Goal is to move sand out of Colorado River and restore sandbars throughout Grand Canyon National Park.

News

Humvee replacement program to begin next month

Effort to acquire lighter, better bomb-resistant truck could be largest-ever vehicle contract.

Pay & Benefits

Looking Ahead

Trends and events to keep an eye on for the rest of the year.

News

Clinton, Obama Put Focus on Management

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Oversight

GSA watchdog finds himself on other side of misconduct investigation

Former counsel alleges misuse of resources, retaliatory actions against managers at inspector general’s office.

Oversight

Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government

Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.

Oversight

White House, Senate committee still at odds over IG bill

OMB chief details concerns about 10 different provisions in legislation to boost inspector general independence.

Defense

Pentagon seeks to buy more F-22 fighter jets

Move would add to the Air Force's fleet and delay expected production-line closures.

Pay & Benefits

Pilot program will target corporate workers for federal jobs

Partnership for Public Service, Treasury and IBM to develop governmentwide model.

Defense

State, DHS grant RFID contracts to speed border crossings

Awards are made despite opposition from privacy advocates fearful that personal data could be stolen.

Defense

Homeland Security drops proposed labor relations plans

Even if department wanted to move forward, Congress has denied it the money to do so.

Defense

House approves revised defense authorization bill

Bill is expected to encounter little opposition in the Senate.

Defense

Coast Guard says icebreakers key To U.S. future in Arctic

Area has seen increasingly intense international competition for territorial rights and resources.

Pay & Benefits

Reviewing Roth

The Thrift Savings Plan plans to look into adding a Roth 401(k) investment option.

News

Bring Me the Head of Marcus Aurelius

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News

ID Theft Gets Real

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Oversight

Defenders, attackers of women’s contracting regulations square off

SBA, Justice officials defend proposed rule requiring agencies to prove underrepresentation before setting aside contracts.

Defense

Chief of staff says Army must be re-balanced

Gen. George Casey is concerned that stress of recent deployments will cause service to lose experienced mid-level officers and senior noncommissioned officers.