Defense
DHS awards 32 percent less than last year in state, local grants
State Homeland Security Grant program takes the biggest hit, with a 49 percent reduction.
Tech
VA to fire data analyst responsible for records breach
Memorandum notes that phone numbers were among the records stolen from the home of an agency employee.
Management
Export Packing
Bosses often tout bad apples as terrific employees just to get rid of them.
Management
House to vote on bill reviving FAA-union negotiations
Legislation would need approval of two-thirds of members to pass.
News
Bush taps Wall Street executive to lead Treasury Department
Departure of John Snow has been the subject of speculation for months.
News
VA official quits in aftermath of data theft
Michael H. McLendon, deputy assistant secretary for policy, says he’ll leave his post Friday.
Management
Legislator asks OMB to make Treasury drop telecom contract
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., reiterates support for GSA’s Networx solicitation, condemns Treasury’s rival plan.
Pay & Benefits
OPM floats proposal for high-deductible health plan
Employee groups concerned move will drive up premiums in traditional plans.
News
No break for agencies on ID card deadline
Every agency must issue at least one card by Oct. 27.
Management
High court: On-the-job whistleblowing not free speech
Supreme Court ruling limits lawsuits against agency retaliation over on-the-job disclosure of government misconduct.
Management
Report: Some appointees improperly got career jobs
“Burrowing in” to the civil service is an accepted practice, but must follow merit system procedures, GAO notes.
Oversight
Dimming Prospects
More Republican House members are seeing their seats grow vulnerable in midterm elections.
News
Senate confirms FEMA, GSA chiefs
R. David Paulison in as FEMA chief less than a week before the hurricane season begins, and Lurita Doan takes over at GSA.
Tech
VA data theft could provide push for info protection bill
Senate Democrat says measure could help veterans better protect their stolen personal information.
News
Some agencies could get break on smart identity card deadline
Agencies that agree to procure cards through cooperative agreements could receive an extension of up to two years.
News