Defense
FEMA looks to private sector for disaster provisions
New third-party system will be the primary focus of the agency’s logistics operation in fiscal 2008, official says.
Defense
Officer overseeing Iraq reconstruction projects urges patience
Security requirements are making the projects especially challenging, Army Corps official says in interview with Government Executive .
Oversight
New ethics legislation could affect Cabinet-level executives
Bill would extend cooling-off period for senior executives who leave, urge broadening of restrictions that now apply to congressional staffers.
Tech
Millions in NOAA funds would cover tech, research projects
Largest increases in House bill would go to oceans and climate research, with $6 million reserved for a specific climate-change study.
Pay & Benefits
OPM proposes new rules for electronic retirement system
Federal employees would be able to submit signatures, retirement forms and other records online.
Tech
Lawmakers want tech updates at State Department
Total money available for IT modernization at the agency in fiscal 2008 could be about $304 million.
Defense
DHS issues range of traveler screening rules
Department publishes final regulation allowing TSA to take over checking airline passengers against government watch lists.
Oversight
Managers urged to give forward-looking performance advice
Year-end reviews shouldn’t be the sole focus of efforts to improve employees’ work, report says.
Defense
Homeland Security to broaden sharing of visitor data
Officials now plan to share information regularly with intelligence agencies.
Defense
Activist to sue Defense Department claiming religious bias
Former Air Force judge advocate alleges the military is promoting fundamentalist Christianity.
Pay & Benefits