Oversight
FTC plans crackdown on 'Do Not Call' violators
Agency has already lodged nearly $7.7 million in civil penalties.
Tech
Hard times push IT associations to consider merger
Two organizations say combination would give federal IT community “louder and clearer voice” on policy and legislation.
Oversight
It's a dirty job, but someone has to run GSA
The past five administrators of the agency have all ended up under clouds of controversy.
Oversight
Coalition seeks public's view of government transparency issues
New Web site features questions regarding government oversight, budget issues and homeland security.
Oversight
Senate follows House in taking up small business contracting bill
Panel unanimously backs Small Business Revitalization Act a week after House passes similar legislation.
Defense
GOP decries loss of border security funds in Defense bill
Lawmakers pledge to explore procedural tactics to restore $3 billion provision that would cover completion of fence, 300 vehicle barriers.
Oversight
Talks on FOIA revamp reach an impasse
House-Senate conferees failed to reach agreement at meeting last week.
Tech
Intelligence community developing virtual world analysis tools
Goal is to tap technologies behind sites such as Second Life to create tools that support the analytical thought process.
Pay & Benefits
Senators urged to overturn Social Security provisions affecting federal retirees
But as always, the stumbling block is the price tag of repealing the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision.
Oversight
House panel reviews Congress' power to overrule rulemakers
Congressional Review Act has been mostly ignored since being passed as part of GOP's 1996 "Contract with America."
Oversight
Senate GOP seeking to divide Labor-HHS/VA spending package
Democrats continue to seek $23 billion budget increase for domestic agencies.
Management
Rising Expectations
The start of a new union at GAO could change the labor landscape for white-collar feds.
Defense
Report seeks ‘smart power’ overhaul of federal operations
Think tank urges restructuring of civilian agencies to better promote U.S. interests abroad.
Defense