News
GAO criticizes oversight of contracts to Alaska Native firms
Small Business Administration does not adequately track contract information or help agencies implement program, report says.
Defense
Senators aim to kill FEMA, add disaster reservists
Committee report backs creation of new agency within Homeland Security to coordinate federal emergency response.
Management
Senate panel hits NASA over timing gap on space station
Facility could be left neglected in years between its completion and the arrival of a new exploration vehicle, lawmaker says.
News
GSA issues guidance on ‘early bird’ conference registrations
Rules aimed at addressing some employees' reluctance to take advantage of such offers, fearing they can't be reimbursed until after the event.
Defense
Initial probe finds panel free of improper Cunningham dealings
Investigators will review all of Cunningham's contacts with the House Armed Services Committee over nearly 15 years in Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Parenting Time
Lawmakers are renewing efforts to grant federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave.
Defense
Panel approves $3.8 billion increase for military equipment and programs
At markup of fiscal 2007 Defense authorization bill, some high-profile procurement programs targeted for cuts.
Defense
Panel defeats comprehensive cargo screening amendment
Industry groups had placed intense pressure on committee Republicans to reject the language.
Defense
Senate approves $1.9 billion for border security
Increase passed as amendment to wartime supplemental spending bill would be offset by a 2.8 percent cut in bill’s military programs.
Pay & Benefits
House panel backs 2.7 percent military pay raise
Action likely to set off a battle to provide a similar increase for civilian federal employees; President Bush has proposed 2.2 percent.
Defense
DHS agencies fight uphill battle against counterfeiting
Senators, private sector officials say illegitimate commerce has taken a back seat to immigration enforcement, anti-terror programs.
Management
Postal Service asked to hold off on rate increase
House Government Reform Committee chairman says it would be wise to wait until postal reform legislation is closer to completion.
Defense
Fate of threat advisory system remains unclear
Bill that would require security alerts to be targeted to specific regions or economic interests has not made much headway.
Management
Bush names executive at Illinois firm to head SBA
Steven Preston is executive vice president of the $3.6 billion ServiceMaster Co.
Tech