Management
DHS to move ahead with parts of personnel overhaul
Department will institute aspects of the reforms not ruled illegal, including those involving adverse personnel actions.
Defense
Lawmaker probes contract oversight at DHS agency
Letters to key Homeland Security officials ask for more detail on the budget challenges facing the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
OMB: Benefits of 2006 regulations outweigh costs
Agency reports $44.8 billion in annual benefits, mostly from new air quality limits on soot.
Defense
Committee approves modified contracting reform bill
Panels still are negotiating over language that would expand the number of procurement officials subject to stringent post-employment restrictions.
Tech
House to vote on FOIA overhaul legislation
Bills reach the floor amidst a series of reports criticizing agency responses to public requests for information.
Defense
Dems remove Iran language from bill to boost war funding
House plan includes a lot of add-ons for domestic priorities, and incorporates major contracting reform legislation.
Oversight
Proceed With Caution
Former Democratic Sen. John Breaux has expressed interest in running for governor in Louisiana, but he may not be eligible, for one thing.
Management
Army medical commander retires over Walter Reed fiasco
Kevin Kiley is the latest casualty; Army convenes board to select new surgeon general.
Tech
Earmarks data now set to go online in phases
Initial installment will include aggregate data on the number and cost of earmarks down to the agency and account level.
Defense
Halliburton retreats from Iraq logistics work
With sale of subsidiary KBR, company distances itself from highly criticized federal contract.
Tech
OMB official: Large agencies better suited as Internet hosts
Move to new GSA telecom service contract will give agencies a chance to review how they manage their networks.
Defense
Study highlights differences between military, civilian leaders
Senior military officials rate higher than their civilian counterparts on leadership, but don't score as well in management.
News
Court orders hearings for veterans on employment complaints
Appeals court decision criticizes Merit Systems Protection Board for choosing to grant hearings based on its own discretion.
Defense