News
Senate nears vote on bolstering rail and transit security
Amendment would cut $100 million from the first-responder grant program to pay for the increase in transit grants.
Defense
DoD, panel set date to discuss overseas troop relocation
Cost estimates for move as high as $25 billion.
Defense
Lawmakers mull Homeland Security reorganization plan
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff takes revamp plan to the Hill, but some lawmakers come out swinging with criticisms.
Pay & Benefits
Success of civil service overhaul could hinge on rollout of Pentagon plan
GAO says poor execution of National Security Personnel System could doom governmentwide personnel reform efforts.
Management
House, Senate GOP may approve more than $3 billion for VA
Money would cover budget shortfall projected by department officials.
News
Legislators push bills to reorganize agencies, 'sunset' programs
Measures have backing of Bush administration.
News
'Hairspray' creator encourages participation in public service
Off-beat director pushes young people to join the civil service.
News
Senators seek office to probe unsolved civil rights-era murders
Unsolved Crimes Section would "expeditiously" investigate civil rights-related crimes that occurred before 1970.
News
Senate ready to ramp up activity on spending bills
Three big spending bills on tap for the floor upon completion of the $30.8 billion Homeland Security appropriations bill later this week.
Defense
Cost of moving overseas bases elusive
Army's figure has grown in last several weeks and other services are now devising new cost estimates to relocate their troops.
Management
Balky fuel system shuts down shuttle
NASA’s effort to return to space postponed as unexplained malfunction delays launch.
Defense
Management directorate left intact under DHS overhaul plans
Undersecretary for Management Janet Hale will keep her position.
Defense
Chertoff unveils Homeland Security revamp plan
TSA, ICE and CPB chiefs would report directly to secretary under reorganization.
Defense
DHS reorganization won’t stop implementation of personnel rules
Rules still slated to go into effect Aug. 1; some top-level positions would receive title, pay changes.
Defense
Cybersecurity post elevated under proposed DHS overhaul
Job would become a cabinet-level position.
Defense
Senators attach first responder formula change to spending bill
Lawmakers from "higher-risk" urban areas look to get changes more favorable to them into the conference report.
Defense
Dueling Senate bills target immigration, border security
Bills would revamp visa program, as well as enhance enforcement and border security.
Defense