Defense
Army association raps Senate for delay on spending bill
Association's president stresses the importance of resuming consideration of the bill as soon as the Senate returns Sept. 5.
Defense
Contractor says tests will show cargo screening effectiveness
Current radiation portal monitors have been criticized for failure to distinguish innocuous materials that emit radiation from actual threats.
Defense
Competition levels in interagency contracting are murky
Advisory group says OMB should consider adding detail to contracting database.
Tech
Encryption taken off Transportation IG laptop shortly before theft
The stolen computer contained the personal information of 133,000 Florida residents.
Pay & Benefits
OPM replaces head of electronic pension system project
The FAA’s Thomas O’Keefe steps in as the last contract is being awarded and the system gets going.
Defense
DHS agencies quick to react to new terror threat
Airport security becomes a multiagency task; TSA implements new rules prohibiting most liquids in carry-on luggage.
Pay & Benefits
Borrowing From Yourself
You can get a low-interest loan from your Thrift Savings Plan account, but you might pay the price in retirement savings.
News
FBI official: Sweeps of adult entertainment industry off to ‘good start’
Agency is looking to ensure adult content producers comply with federal record-keeping laws.
Tech
Debate over e-voting is still plaguing elections
Some states and jurisdictions still have not complied with federal e-voting deadlines for the November election, national panel finds.
Defense
Lieberman submits signatures for independent run
Connecticut senator is the ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Management
Retirement-eligible acquisition workers to triple in 10 years
Acquisition institute report presents data, but leaves conclusions to agencies.
Tech
OMB asks agencies to identify e-gov costs, savings
Cost estimates for existing IT initiatives are due by Sept. 30, and regular updates on savings eventually will be required.
Defense
Auditors to look into Federal Protective Service finances
Memorandum announcing the hiring of consultant to audit cash-strapped agency comes shortly after lawmakers rejected request to transfer funds.
Management