Defense
Continuing flaws in anthrax programs cited
GAO says formal plan for testing, sample collection needed; schedule for contract to develop vaccine is too stringent.
Defense
Navy shipbuilder defends subsidy for post-Katrina repairs
Failure to approve the money could delay ship production and drive up costs by as much as $500 million, company argues.
News
Postal Service fights overhaul bill's accounting language
Provision in question would prevent use of revenue from first-class mail to subsidize competitive products.
Management
Managers get advice on meeting new financial reporting requirement
IT and risk analysis are tools for CFO Act agencies facing June 30 deadline on internal control assurances.
Pay & Benefits
GSA offers buyouts to 400 employees
Agency officials said buyouts will supersede traditional layoffs to counter GSA’s low revenues.
Tech
Insider named GSA’s acting chief of IT procurement
John Johnson now oversees major governmentwide acquisitions for the agency.
Management
House GOP leaders seek action on budget resolution
Vote on blueprint could come as early as Thursday; measure would set $873 billion cap on fiscal 2007 discretionary spending.
Defense
Senator upbraids colleagues for dodging Iraq timeline
Democrats should offer a stronger voice of dissent on national security issues, Wisconsin legislator says Monday.
News
Telework promoted as way to offset high gas costs
Study shows work-from-home options could cancel out extra commuting costs caused by gas price hikes.
Oversight
Pumped Up?
So far, gasoline prices are pretty low on the list of issues likely to sway voters in midterm elections.
Defense
CIA nominee's hearing may focus on wiretapping
Privacy groups urge lawmakers to ask Michael Hayden tough questions.
Defense
Bush nominates Air Force official to lead CIA
Senator says he will use nomination to raise questions about legality of domestic surveillance program.
Defense
Senators to seek limited verification of immigrant status
Industry groups and immigrant advocates are supporting Senate proposal over requirements in House border security bill.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon issues pay tables for new personnel system
Department also puts out hundreds of pages of finalized documents with details on National Security Personnel System.
Management
Debate over admissibility of Safavian-Abramoff e-mails begins
Parties also discuss selection of jurors for trial of ex-GSA chief of staff David Safavian.
Defense