Oversight
Senators suggest a federal pay freeze to help fund wars
GOP proposals aim to recoup costs partly by holding salaries steady and cracking down on tax delinquent government workers.
Oversight
Senate passes telework bill
Full Senate unanimously approves legislation which would create more robust programs at agencies.
Oversight
Young adults might have to wait for health care coverage
Observers say many employers will not be prepared to offer insurance to dependents up to age 26 before 2011.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel denies IED group $400 million emergency funding
Lawmakers say an organization that removes roadside bombs abused its freedom from acquisition rules, made unwise investments and asked to fund projects outside the scope of its charter.
Oversight
Judiciary chairman holds up Senate telework bill
Jurisdictional debate on a patent provision halts legislation’s progress.
Defense
House committee votes to honor public servants killed on home soil
Provision would set a precedent of treating those hurt or killed by terrorist acts as though they were in combat zones.
Defense
Defense bill aims to beef up health care for military personnel
Provisions in legislation would expand TRICARE coverage and improve mental health benefits.
Defense
House committee rejects insourcing quotas
Measure bans “arbitrary goals” for bringing contracted work back into government.
Oversight
Vets preference tops list of concerns about hiring reform
Lawmakers, union officials stress need to preserve federal merit system principles.
Pay & Benefits
Hiring overhaul bill passes the Senate
Legislation would codify many of the reforms outlined in President Obama’s May 11 memorandum.
Pay & Benefits
Budget analysts put a price tag on domestic partner perks
Extending benefits such as health insurance would cost at least $310 million over 10 years, according to estimates.
Oversight
Concerns over pay loom as Pentagon returns to General Schedule
Managers’ association urge lawmakers to ensure top-performing Defense employees don’t lose pay.
Oversight
Hiring reform could signal end of federal internship program
Unions feel confident OPM review will lead to program’s elimination.
Oversight
Feds almost pay a price for porn
Republican language banning agencies from paying employees caught viewing explicit images on work computers unravels technology bill.
Pay & Benefits
Cost estimates cause trouble for telework bill
Proponents of off-site work policies must do a better job of showing how flexibility can save money, panelists say.
Defense
TRICARE fee structure needs overhaul, says Defense official
Revamping the military’s health care system incentives is crucial to Pentagon savings.
Pay & Benefits