Defense
Pentagon base-closing budget will fall short of upfront costs
The $13 billion put aside will be far short of the total price tag, forcing the services to raid their budget plans to pay for additional costs.
News
House votes to add nearly $1 billion for veterans health
But Senate has already backed separate $1.5 billion measure.
Pay & Benefits
House approves 3.1 percent pay increase
Senate likely to follow suit, but White House raises objections.
Management
White House: Appropriations bill language would impede management agenda
OMB also objects to across-the-board 3.1 percent pay raise.
Management
White House sends program review legislation to Hill
OMB bill would authorize two types of commissions to evaluate federal programs.
Management
NASA sets shuttle launch date despite missing some safety goals
Agency leaders confirmed the anticipated July 13 date at the conclusion of a two-day technical review involving more than 100 shuttle officials.
Pay & Benefits
FAA workers weigh legal action in pay cap dispute
Workers unhappy with caps on compensation ponder lawsuit to accompany their EEOC age discrimination complaint.
Management
House, Senate GOP split over supplemental funds for VA
Senate may leave without approving money to shore up VA budget.
News
DHS awards large express delivery contract
Award advances department’s strategic sourcing goals by consolidating package delivery services.
Defense
Pentagon procurement chief headed to GSA
Deidre Lee will join agency’s new Federal Acquisition Service.
Defense
Labor Department announces BRAC assistance grants
More than $28 million will go to communities affected by the Pentagon's current base closure and realignment round.
News
House moves to provide VA infusion to address shortfall
Senate added $1.5 billion for VA health care to an unrelated appropriations measure Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Tech Turnover
The top technology official at the Thrift Savings Plan is leaving after a nine-year run.
Defense
GAO: Little progress on security clearance backlog
Congress and White House call attention to failed reform but vow to try again.
Defense