Defense

Compromise on immigration reform legislation appears elusive

House members attack less-punitive Senate measure allowing most of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants to remain in the country while seeking permanent citizenship.

Tech

GAO calls for more detailed electronic records expenditure plan

Plan complied with acquisition rules and requirements, report says.

Defense

FEMA chief says agency continues to be understaffed

Government hiring process is “arduous” and “complicated,” R. David Paulison says.

Management

OMB to rate agencies on efforts to break up large contracts

Administration official promises update on initiative to address small business contracting concerns by November.

Defense

DHS told to investigate air marshal’s complaint

Allegations center on inadequate identity protection; agency says many of the concerns are out of date.

News

OPM offers shorter, cheaper training for managers

New classes bring courses offered within government in line with outside options.

Tech

Hackers deface Federal Executive Board Web sites

Attack hurts ability to get information to federal employees outside Washington, board directors say.

Pay & Benefits

Tax Changes: Part One

The first in a two-part series on recent changes in tax laws that could affect your retirement plans.

News

U.S. Leapfrogged in E-Gov Rankings

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News

On the Border, Guarding the Guard

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News

God, Science and Government

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Defense

Judge rules against NSA eavesdropping program

Electronic surveillance program runs counter to the 1978 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, judge says.

Defense

Fighter plane program may see cuts to pay for backup engine

The number of fighters may be lowered by 50 to 100, out of about 2,500, to pay for a second engine.

Management

CBO lowers estimated 2006 budget deficit to $260 billion

House minority leader calls new numbers the “latest evidence” Republicans cannot keep spending under control.

Management

Report recommends limited use of pay incentives

Measurement should focus on intrinsic motivation and allow for failure, researcher says.

Tech

GSA to study agencies’ service to citizens

Results will be used to help agencies improve their responses to requests for information.

Management

Pentagon plans shift of blue-collar workers to new pay system

Defense officials bring in Federal Managers Association to consult on new rules.

News

Ex-procurement chief argues for new trial

Lawyer for David Safavian says his conviction on obstruction of justice charges was unfair because hearsay was admitted as evidence.

Pay & Benefits

Risk Takers

Pay-for-performance systems may attract a new variety of employees.

News

The Case Against a 'Pod' Monopoly

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