Defense
States cite high cost of upgrading driver’s license systems to meet federal rules
Reengineering computer systems to meet Real ID Act requirements could cost more than $1 billion, state officials say.
Tech
TSA breach prompts call for new data protection measure
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, says procedures to protect personal information and penalties for violations are critical.
Oversight
Lawmakers probe agencies’ diversity efforts
Ad campaigns and proactive job fair appearances are among the strategies being used to attract a diverse applicant pool.
Defense
House passes bill to boost war funding in two stages
Measure would meet needs through July, but the release of further money would depend on a second vote.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Estimate: The Details
The lowdown on how your basic retirement benefit is determined.
Oversight
Education secretary defends oversight of student loan programs
Margaret Spellings enlists regulators to help stop abuses.
Defense
Update on Iraq contracting problems alarms lawmakers
Issues include poor requirements, inadequate competition and insufficient oversight.
Defense
Homeland Security data-sharing systems criticized
Computer-based counter-terrorism system to connect all 50 states is duplicative, lawmaker says.
Defense
DHS touts progress on recruitment, morale
Senior official tells lawmakers the department is learning from poor results on a 2006 federal workforce survey.
Oversight
House panel puts new limits on job competitions
Provision would put a hold on Pentagon public-private competitions until guidance is developed for bringing work back in-house.
Defense
Bush orders agencies to develop emergency operations plans
Directive says emphasis should be placed on geographic dispersion of leaders and staff to keep services going.
Defense
House backs bill unraveling Homeland Security personnel reforms
Measure passes after unexpected exchange between the top Democrat and Republican on the Homeland Security Committee.
Pay & Benefits