Defense
DHS personnel system funding takes another hit
Language passed by House would shift $15 million away from the office implementing the pay-for-performance system.
Defense
Investigators denied clearances for probe of eavesdropping program
Attorney General has argued that sharing too many details about NSA surveillance program could diminish its usefulness.
News
Bush intervention helps defuse tensions over FBI raid
House leaders ask counsel to negotiate with Justice Department over protocols for gathering evidence in members’ offices.
Defense
Slowdown in Defense spending could rein in procurements
Last month, department reported that 25 major programs had surpassed original cost estimates by 50 percent.
Tech
Report: Defense domestic violence data incomplete
Pentagon says system for maintaining database has been underfunded.
Defense
Senate banking panel approves flood insurance bill
Bill would create a mandatory reserve fund to provide funding to help pay future claims without seeking additional money from the federal government.
Management
Defense seeks immunity for witnesses in Safavian trial
Lawyer for former procurement chief says otherwise witnesses will invoke the Fifth Amendment, depriving defense of evidence.
Defense
Pentagon seeks earlier emergency declarations
At least a week is needed to prepare for major hurricanes, Defense officials say.
Tech
VA mandates new background checks in wake of data loss
Theft of personal information on 26.5 million veterans results in review of data access policies.
Defense
Panel votes to shift medical disaster system from DHS
Bill would move system back to HHS and make it the primary agency for addressing national health emergencies and disasters.
Management
Bribery probe target files for return of documents taken in raid
Justice Department stands firm, saying weekend search of Louisiana congressman’s office was an action of last resort.
Defense
Troubled satellite program has more delays, higher costs
Air Force program is more than three years behind schedule and will cost $500 million more than originally estimated, GAO says.
Tech
Guidelines floated for financial management consolidation
Public-private competitions expected under project to move agencies to a handful of back-office systems providers.
Pay & Benefits