Defense
Bush seeks new civilian corps to aid military efforts
In State of the Union address, president also lauds work of public servants in fighting terrorism.
Management
GAO employees move toward vote on union representation
Effort to organize analysts in watchdog agency comes after some were denied pay increases.
Tech
Lawmakers seek probe of Energy cyber-security programs
Request stems from concerns that weakness could allow "individuals or groups backed by nation-states" to access classified information.
Defense
Chiefs voice concerns over readiness of U.S.-based forces
House member weighing legislative language that would effectively prevent less-than-ready units from being sent on combat missions overseas.
Defense
Homeland security panel to focus on potential waste at DHS
Contacting practices will be among the areas addressed; committee will also look into first responder communications.
Management
IG cites problems in GSA small business contract
Two of 10 orders reviewed used subcontracts for more than 90 percent of the work, far in excess of 50 percent limit.
Tech
Managers remain hesitant about telework
Survey finds that supervisors who work away from the office themselves are more likely to embrace the practice.
Defense
Lawmakers decry firewall limiting DHS agency's investigations
Database on employment eligibility does not allow checks for Social Security numbers obtained through identification theft.
News
Key appropriator promises to block line-item veto language
Author of provision argues he has tailored the measure to address constitutional concerns and preserve Congress' power of the purse.
Oversight
Lopsided Lineup
Republicans will have to defend the majority of the Senate seats up for grabs in 2008.
Tech
Latest breach revives call for action to protect data
Bills introduced this session of Congress would require agencies to disclose breaches and encrypt all sensitive data.
Pay & Benefits
House members urge pay parity, larger 2008 raise
Next year’s hike should make up for this year’s 2.2 percent increase, the lowest in nearly two decades, majority leader says.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare subsidy could have softened rise in health premiums
OPM officials argue the subsidy is inappropriate for federal plan.
Management