Oversight
Key Republican wants to ‘start thinking about’ Washington commuter tax
Issa calls for hearing on tax that could affect 100,000 feds.
Management
Justice fails to flag contractors with a criminal history
Lawmakers seek increased oversight to ensure databases stay updated.
Defense
Would-be bomber of Capitol and Pentagon pleads guilty
Man planned to fly remote-controlled planes with explosives into the buildings.
Defense
TSA sends small contingent to London for the Olympics
Agents will act as on-site liaisons with headquarters.
Management
Clinton sets secretary of State travel record
The diplomat has traveled to more countries than any previous secretary.
Management
State still short on Foreign Service workers, GAO finds
Agency has yet to fill employment voids auditors identified in 2008.
Oversight
Agency disputes claim of multimillion-dollar conference
Officials say price tag was less than $700,000, despite congresswoman’s accusation.
Oversight
Foreign Service officers join STOCK Act resistance
Public financial disclosure database could endanger employees, group says.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals court puts end to Forest Service’s random drug testing
Court rules agency cannot randomly check workers in training program.
Oversight
Congressman joins chorus of concern over STOCK Act provisions
Maryland representative says financial disclosures could pose security threat.
Pay & Benefits
Navy rejects benefits for laid-off sailors
Congressman’s plea to delay layoffs for 172 sailors nearing retirement benefit-eligibility is turned down.
Management
Some Defense civilians likely to lose jobs, with or without sequestration
Proposals to avoid automatic cuts involve downsizing.
Management
Academy aims to get people talking about the budget and other challenges
Series of memos is designed to start a dialogue on domestic issues.
Pay & Benefits
NASA offers buyouts to Goddard employees
117 workers at the Greenbelt flight center will receive buyout or early retirement options.
Defense
Navy revamps sexual assault training
New policy requires personnel to complete program by the end of the year.
Management
The price tag for a proposal to root out program duplication: $100 million
Cost of requiring agencies to track all programs would not be offset by any revenues, CBO says.
Defense
Photo Gallery: Colorado wildfires
The fires have forced more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.
Pay & Benefits
GSA offers select employees buyouts, early retirement
This is the second phase of the agency’s workforce reduction efforts.
Management
Scientists join opposition to STOCK Act disclosure requirements
Group says new provisions invade federal scientists’ privacy.
Management