Defense
Senate Republicans seek increase in border security funding
The GOP senators did not commit when asked whether they would vote to override the veto Bush has threatened over excess spending already in the bill.
Defense
Homeland Security urged to weigh all options for consolidating offices
More information needed to support case for moving to campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, GAO says.
Pay & Benefits
House appropriators approve 3.5 percent military pay raise
The increase is equal to that recently approved by the House for civilian federal employees.
Oversight
Other countries share U.S. government’s workforce challenges
Officials from five major countries cite two common barriers to improving their workforces: compensation and talent shortages.
Defense
House-Senate negotiators finish work on 9/11 Commission bill
Measure could come up for a House vote Friday, and the Senate is expected to consider it before the August recess.
News
House subcommittee cracks down on Iraq war profiteering
Bill approved by voice vote would establish criminal penalties for overcharging taxpayers on war or reconstruction contracts.
News
FDA staffers allege agency intimidation
Employees say officewide e-mail misrepresented their testimony at a congressional hearing on food safety.
Management
Barrier Busters
Leadership development program brings federal workers and industry together.
Oversight
Attorney general acknowledges lack of candor with Congress
Lawmakers criticize Alberto Gonzales for “crisis of leadership” and morale problems at Justice Department.
News
Senate Dems dare Bush to veto homeland security spending bill
Louisiana senator plans to offer amendments aimed at making changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Oversight
FAA urged to improve maintenance of air traffic facilities
Controllers say work spaces are infested with mold, asbestos and other contaminants.
Tech
Government job listings may not reach wide enough
Openings posted on centralized government job search site are not typically searchable through popular engines like Google.
Oversight
Senators to nominee: Put ‘M’ back in OMB
Even with a battle over spending levels expected in the coming months, senators emphasize management aspect of OMB director position.
Oversight
Appropriators put the brakes on FDA consolidation plan
Agency chief has argued that reforms are necessary to update technology and maximize efficiency.
Defense
Senators raise questions on Air Force bid for more cargo planes
Concern is that the Defense Department has given Boeing premature assurances that production will continue.
Oversight