Defense
Justice Department responds to lawmakers' wiretapping probe
Answers are too vague and are hindering Congress’ oversight ability, key Democrat says.
Management
Defense Department names new procurement chief
Shay Assad, a Marine Corps official with significant experience in the private sector, will step in next month.
Defense
DHS management chief’s exit unlikely to bring changes
Outsiders say Janet Hale’s departure creates a prime opportunity to overhaul the department’s management directorate.
Defense
Shippers fear port security measures would disrupt commerce
Requirement for full inspection of all cargo would be illogical and harmful to global trade, industry groups say.
Defense
Auction of Cunningham’s loot brings almost $100,000
But proceeds will not count toward $3.65 million in back taxes and penalties owed by former legislator who admitted taking bribes from defense contractors.
News
Legislator takes stand in support of earmarks
Idaho representative advocates practice as a way to limit the executive branch’s influence over spending decisions.
Management
Report: IRS plan to close service centers based on faulty data
Agency pledges to improve accuracy; will not shut any service facilities this year.
Defense
Lawmakers map strategies for immigration debate next week
Senate debate on an enforcement and border security measure is slated to begin Tuesday.
Management
Lobbyists seek to broker deals with agencies
Even former FEMA director Michael Brown is in on the business of helping contractors sell products to the government.
Management
Proposed EEOC budget cut draws congressional scrutiny
Letter to appropriators expresses concern that $4.2 million cut in the agency’s budget would cause backlog of complaints to grow.
Pay & Benefits
Withdrawal Options
What should you do with the money in your TSP account when you retire?
Management
Five federal employees win public service awards
Contributions to aviation safety, equal opportunity employment, courts, youth science programs and performance-based pay win praise.
Management
Panel’s overhaul of earmark practices appears to have an effect
Appropriators are reporting a large reduction in earmark requests for fiscal 2007.
Tech