Oversight
IRS budget would allow for thousands of new hires
Proposed boost in enforcement operations likely to collide with Republican calls for reducing tax collection budget.
Defense
F-35 second engine under fire in spending debate
Cut-minded GOP freshmen are being tapped to help kill the program.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks federal hiring freeze
Bill would require certain agencies to hire one employee for every two workers who retire or leave service.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Defense
White House cuts Homeland Security, Justice grants
Fiscal 2012 request reduces or eliminates funding for several popular grant programs that help state and local communities.
Defense
Pentagon budget may omit funds for ballistic missile study
A lack of money to assess how to modernize the ground-based missile leg of the strategic nuclear triad could prove controversial on Capitol Hill.
Defense
Obama seeks more money for NNSA, less for key nonproliferation efforts
Nuclear security agency is in line for a nearly $2 billion increase over its enacted fiscal 2010 budget.
Oversight
House Incumbents, Beware
The redistricting process that will take place this year and next could be far more tumultuous than in the past.
News
Defense comptroller: Continuing resolution for 2011 is dangerous
Cuts could hurt the war efforts; contractors may have to lay off skilled workers, CFO says.
Defense
Tightened Homeland Security budget still adequate, officials say
Obama’s proposal would transfer funds from consultants, travel and supplies to boost ships, aircraft, airport screening and border security.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Administration's 2012 budget plan relies on IT savings
By consolidating data centers, insourcing technology jobs and other measures, agencies could save $149 million.
Pay & Benefits
Budget proposes federal workforce boost
Government would add 15,000 civilian employees as agencies continue work on hiring initiatives.
Oversight