Defense
White House threatens to veto bill repealing DHS personnel overhaul
Administration says measure would interfere with the department's management authority, hinder the department's ability to conduct missions and conflict with the fiscal 2008 budget request.
Defense
Federal ID card standards draw harsh criticism
Proposed Homeland Security regulations under Real ID Act could pose a threat to security by making counterfeiting easier, state officials say.
Defense
Defense secretary makes case for staying the course in Iraq
Short-term extension of war funding under consideration in the House would be "hugely disruptive," chief says.
Defense
House panel rejects bid to restore future combat program funding
Subcommittee leader reiterates argument that panel must give higher priority to near-term needs.
Defense
House committee backs 3.5 percent military pay raise
Panel keeps provision to roll back aspects of controversial new civilian personnel system.
Oversight
Report: Navy outsourcing decision leads to higher costs
Performance-based contracting, used poorly, is costing government more than keeping the work in-house, inspector general says.
Defense
Labor union files suit over TSA data loss
Union wants agency to develop new security procedures and grant administrative leave to deal with fallout from the breach.
Management
The Blended Workforce
When government and contractors work side by side, the public’s interest comes first.
Defense
No date yet for full e-records exchange between VA, Defense
Two departments have made some progress with short-term projects to share health information, GAO says.
Defense
Democrats streamline bill to authorize security programs
Provisions that were taken out will be addressed in other legislation, Democrats say.
Defense
Bush wary as House sets votes on new war funding bill
Iraq bill would provide funding for three months, with a vote on extending funding for the rest of the fiscal year to come in July.
Defense
House subcommittee votes to roll back parts of Defense personnel system
GOP staffers may seek to reverse action in full committee markup.
Tech
Agencies prepare for new telecom services
Citizens who communicate with the government will not see changes, but will benefit from tighter security and various enhancements.
Pay & Benefits
Mobility cited as key to recruiting top science talent
Training and educational incentives including loan repayments are also helpful, panelists say.
Oversight