Pay & Benefits
Union fights decision to change work schedules for some CMS employees
After impasses panel rules in favor of management on 25 of 26 issues, AFGE files motion for reconsideration.
Oversight
Addition and Subtraction
Watch for events or circumstances that could fundamentally change the existing equation.
Defense
Navy appoints new leader for NMCI
Rear Adm. James Godwin will take control of the $8 billion Navy Marine Corps Intranet program.
Defense
Lawmakers worry that homeland security overshadows civil rights
FBI criticized for surveillance of activists planning to protest during the Republican National Convention.
Tech
Auditors critical of DHS’s initial IT strategy
Technology framework is full of holes, GAO says.
Management
Military counseling services will stay in place
Contracting process for the Military One Source program drew criticism from mental health services firms.
Defense
9/11 commissioners cite continued gaps in transportation security
Nearly three years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, panel says the federal government still lacks strategic plans for infrastructure protection.
News
OPM issues emergency personnel regulations after hurricane hits Florida
Hiring and leave regulations would allow agencies to bring in critical assistance for short-term recovery efforts.
Defense
Panel ponders mechanics of naming Intelligence Director
The new director would serve as an adviser who oversees domestic and foreign intelligence.
Management
Federal spending benefits capital region, report finds
The Washington area’s economy is reaping rewards of a trend toward higher spending near agency headquarters.
Defense
Democrats should focus more on intelligence reform, legislator says
Democrats could pay a political price during the November elections if they oppose Goss’ nomination too vigorously.
Defense