Management
Senate chair wants anti-smoking provision out of postal bill
Proposal would ban Postal Service from delivering cigarettes purchased online by underage customers.
Defense
FEMA chief says Louisiana getting special help on disaster plans
R. David Paulison repeats concern that too few people heed disaster warnings.
Management
EEOC chair to step down as term ends
Cari Dominguez oversaw major reorganization of agency, cuts in managerial ranks.
Defense
Report: Army future combat program may be unaffordable
Program could use up to half of the service’s procurement accounts, leaving little money to buy other weapons and equipment.
Management
Judge blasts EPA for delays in Clean Air Act implementation
Agency should not have put discretionary activities before congressional mandates, judge says.
Management
OPM releases telework guidance for pandemic flu
Critic says the plan lacks new ideas for responding to a potential quarantine.
Tech
More sensitive information goes missing from VA
Medical data for 38,000 people could be on missing desktop computer.
Management
Foreign Service recruiting effort undercut by wartime demands
Many mid-level positions in hardship locations are filled by junior officers with limited experience.
Management
Senate confirms veteran procurement official for OMB post
Paul Denett promises to focus on emergency contracting, acquisition workforce issues.
Tech
Agencies push to meet IT security deadline
Office of Management and Budget memo outlines steps for agencies to improve the security of sensitive information.
Management
Senate panel OKs bill to establish Justice cold case offices
FBI office would investigate unsolved civil rights-era murder cases, and separate Justice Department office would prosecute them.
Defense
Spanish speakers at a premium at border and immigration agencies
Immigration and Customs Enforcement weighs language requirement for employees involved in detention of illegal immigrants.
Defense
IG recommends early contracting personnel involvement in reconstruction
Contingency procurement rules and a unified contracting entity also could improve post-conflict response, report says.
Defense
Senate approves measures to improve Defense accountability
Spending bill amendment limiting the annual military travel budget to $70 million passes by voice vote.
Defense
Lawmakers question Boeing’s ethical commitments
In light of a recent settlement agreement, senators probe, and largely accept, company’s intentions.
Tech
Navy names new intranet chief
Rear Adm. Timothy Flynn will come to Washington this fall from the San Diego-based Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.
Defense
Legislator urges extra oversight of TSA contract management
Report describing possible overpayment for explosives detection illustrates the need for more review, House member says.
Management
New Treasury chief signals bipartisan approach to policy challenges
Henry Paulson focused his first major speech since his confirmation on wage growth and uneven economic distribution.
Management