News
Military contractor ordered to pay $10M for Iraq overcharging
Jury finds firm defrauded U.S. government on reconstruction contract.
Defense
House panel postpones work on Homeland Security authorization bill
Republicans, Democrats at odds over process for crafting the legislation.
Defense
As reservists come home, Pentagon shifts burden to regular forces
National Guard and Reserve troops filled the gap in Iraq while the regular Army underwent a radical overhaul.
Defense
Senate panel narrowly approves fiscal 2007 budget plan
Blueprint would boost discretionary spending about 3.6 percent over this year, with the bulk of the increase going toward defense.
News
Line-item veto might hitch ride on lobbying overhaul bill
Appropriators likely to resist language allowing president to strike specific items from tax or spending bills and seek an up-or-down vote.
Defense
Senate panel votes to double size of border force
More than 10,000 Customs and Border Patrol agents would be added, and fences along the border would be upgraded.
Pay & Benefits
Spousal Benefits
The federal government provides a very generous benefit for surviving spouses.
Defense
Senators fear budget may shortchange Navy shipbuilding
Lawmakers also ask Marine Corps whether the supplemental spending bills allot enough for overhauls of equipment damaged in Iraq.
News
Senator announces plan for U.S. entity to run ports
Opponents of ports deal say new development is promising, but needs more review.
Defense
Democrats successfully push transportation security measures
Fight erupts over language providing incentives, grants to airports using private screening companies.
Management
Pentagon to civilians: get departmentwide experience
Under new initiative, managers and executives will need to work in various organizations to compete for high-level jobs.
Defense
Defense business agency meeting goals, official says
The Pentagon’s Business Transformation Agency plans to hire private-sector “experts” to help push changes.
Management
IRS announces first contracts for debt collection work
Contractors will be subject to strict background, training and operating guidelines, agency says.
Defense
Request to boost special operations budget gains support
Funding would go toward adding troops, buying aircraft, and investments in civil affairs and psychological operations.
Pay & Benefits