Defense
GAO: Lack of security clearances jeopardizes maritime security
Two lawmakers introduce amendment to improve process for granting port security clearances.
Defense
Texas joins with Lockheed Martin for Los Alamos proposal
The University of Texas expects to submit the joint proposal for operating Los Alamos National Laboratory by late summer.
Defense
Partnership between Defense and Homeland Security departments solid, says official
Pentagon’s homeland security chief says the relationship with the Homeland Security has improved.
Defense
House panel seeks to restrict Army Corps' ability to shift funds
House Appropriations Committee expresses frustration about "reprogramming" funds among various water projects.
Defense
BRAC commissioners worry about retention in guard, reserves
Recommendation to consolidate National Guard and Reserve bases around the country could strain some troops' ability to report for weekend drill duties, commission members say.
Oversight
Quick and Dirty
There is a way to move beyond the stalemate over judicial nominations -- adopt the plan put forth by Sen. Arlen Specter.
Pay & Benefits
Unions walk out of Pentagon personnel system meetings
Calling the meet-and-confer process a ‘sham,’ five unions representing 100,000 Defense workers leave sessions.
Tech
Funding for VA medical computing system in jeopardy
House subcommittee recommends $11 million appropriation, far short of $311 million White House request.
Pay & Benefits
Idea of TSP real estate fund gains ground on Capitol Hill
Passage of the measure would mark the first time the plan was changed over the objections of the TSP board of directors.
News
Commissioner opposes EEOC reorganization
Vote on proposal canceled amid complaints about lack of employee participation.
News
Chemical weapons depots slated for closure
Umatilla, Deseret and Newport depots to be shuttered stockpiles of chemical agents are eliminated, Pentagon says.
Pay & Benefits
Advocates take pay parity fight to appropriations panel
A group of eight House members is continuing the annual push for equal military and civilian federal pay adjustments.
Tech