Management
Majority leader says budget plan will test GOP commitment
The budget was mentioned as one of the major issues Democrats will take up after they complete their "100 hours" agenda.
Defense
Advisory council seeks tighter cyber security net
Council also approves report on avian flu preparations, recommending prioritization of workers to receive vaccines.
Management
Energy plan could free up $14 billion over a decade
Package aims to help the government recoup lost royalties on leases written by Interior Department officials, for a net gain of $6.3 billion.
Management
Research group finds flaws in proposed risk analysis guidelines
Administration agrees not to implement proposal; renominates controversial pick to head regulatory office.
Tech
GSA to award new contract for ID card services
Agency officials expect to make an award to one company sometime this spring.
Defense
Agencies detail massive effort to evacuate Lebanon
For some stranded Americans, help from the government did not come soon enough.
Defense
Auditors find Customs, Border agency violated financial rules
Inspector general's report calls for multiple management improvements.
Management
Senators propose group to focus on looming fiscal mess
Goal is to come up with solutions to problems such as the cost of providing benefits to retiring baby boomers.
Management
OPM finalizes rule tying bonuses to performance
Regulation contains few changes from draft version, despite concerns awards will be swayed by favoritism.
Defense
Rice announces new Iraq reconstruction coordinator
Administration offers no details on increasing the number of federal civilians in Iraq, commits to adding military-civilian reconstruction teams.
Defense
Advisers urge DHS chief to seek intel community’s support
Advisory panel also says department should seek the equivalent of a chief operating officer.
Tech
GAO: Patent office can reimburse teleworkers for home Internet
Decision provides a legal basis for the office to cover employees’ home access, up to $100 per month.
Management
House government reform subcommittee assignments nearly complete
Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., says he expects to take over the subcommittee focusing on the federal workforce.
Tech
GSA’s chief acquisition officer to leave for private sector
Emily Murphy will work with a former OMB procurement policy chief to help develop law firm’s contracting practice.
Management
Senate GOP appropriators announce subcommittee leaders
Thad Cochran, R-Miss., reclaims the top Republican slot on the Homeland Security Subcommittee he gave up two years ago.
Management
Taxpayer advocate makes pitch for IRS budget boost
Lawmakers urged to exempt the IRS from budget caps applied to other agencies.
Defense
Bush moves to retain recess-appointed ICE chief
Julie Myers may have trouble navigating the confirmation process in a Democrat-controlled Senate.
Management
GOP senator urges OMB to hold line on earmark reform
Tom Coburn, R-Okla., says moratorium in fiscal 2007 spending bills leaves room for "backdoor" earmarks.
Management