Pay & Benefits
New spending measure could ease funding of pay raises
Under proposed joint resolution, agencies would get adjustments to cover half the cost of the raise.
Defense
Coast Guard modernization program faces increased oversight
Commandant says he is ordering a major overhaul of the acquisition directorate to bring all contracting under one organization.
Pay & Benefits
OPM releases agency-specific results of workforce survey
Small agencies with a narrow focus tended to rate better, but some larger agencies made it onto top 10 lists.
Management
White House interfered in climate change report, lawmaker says
More than half of federal climate scientists responding to a survey said they personally experienced political interference.
Defense
Lawmakers weigh cutting nuclear security agency
Bill introduced Tuesday would give the secretary of the Energy Department more authority over security.
News
GOP prepares for battle as Dems propose spending measure
Republicans argue Democrats relied on budgetary "gimmicks" to fund increases for their favored programs.
Defense
Panelists call for emergency communications mandate
Homeland Security Department’s lack of integration with state and local governments criticized at hearing.
News
GSA official: Treasury inclusion in telecom contract won’t lower rates
Four large companies had already submitted final bids to GSA before Treasury agreed to give up solo effort.
Tech
Budget proposal to detail benefits of IT consolidation
Document also will describe technology projects that have suffered from deficiencies in planning, administration official says.
Defense
GAO: Guard may lack gear needed for domestic crises
State Guard leaders have said their units took their best equipment with them to Iraq, leaving a shortage of trucks, radios and other equipment.
Oversight
Color Them Competitive
Of 11 states moving away from the political party that has dominated them, just four are becoming more Republican.
Pay & Benefits
OPM urged to beef up training on personnel reforms
Lead personnel agency also should provide a better forum for agencies to learn from problems and successes, GAO says.
Defense
House member puts rail security at top of his panel's agenda
The House Homeland Security Committee will likely produce legislation within the next six weeks.
News
GOP moderates seek increased funding in areas including health
Health and Human Services, Labor programs should receive at least a 2 percent" increase over fiscal 2006 levels, moderates say.
Defense