Management
House GOP again forced to delay vote on the fiscal 2007 budget
Negotiations will continue through the weekend but window of opportunity is closing.
Defense
Defense agency unsure when clearance processing will resume
As applications remain stalled, the need for already-cleared workers swells.
Defense
Military bill to help vets move to civilian jobs
Under measure, Labor Department would identify at least 10 military jobs that could translate to civilian sector.
Defense
Former NSA officer alleges illegal activities under Hayden
Hints charges may involve use of space-based satellites and systems to spy on U.S. citizens.
Management
Report recommends better management of contracting technical staff
Agencies should formally delegate responsibilities to technical side of contracting teams, enhance training, MSPB says.
Defense
Lawmaker changes position on merger of DHS agencies
Department official says overhaul could create six months to a year of "disruption, mission confusion and organizational churn.”
Defense
Pentagon to track sexual assault responses
Victims will have option of keeping information confidential, and system will not track medical information.
Management
Tax withholding provision sparks uproar among contractors
Language slipped into tax cut package would require government to withhold 3 percent from payments for many goods and services.
Pay & Benefits
Who’s Your Beneficiary?
Advice on filing forms detailing the beneficiaries of your federal benefits after your death.
Management
Panel gives nominee to be OMB director a light grilling
Questions focus on debt accumulated under Bush.
Defense
House subcommittee adds $1.8 billion for homeland security
Spending bill withholds $1.3 billion until DHS provides strategic plans, financial information for several programs and operations.
Defense
House approves 2.7 percent military raise
Federal employee advocates reiterate calls for military-civilian pay parity.
Management
Inspector general to audit massive FAA outsourcing effort
Drop of $500 million in anticipated savings is among items to be reviewed.
Management
Group aims to sharpen feds’ international skills
Defense Department announces increase in pay for military personnel with critical foreign language abilities.
Defense
Congress urged to help make more 'sensitive' information public
Lawmakers might need to step in to decrease the number of categories used to restrict information, top policy official says.
Defense