Oversight
Lawmaker promotes crackdown on tax delinquent feds
Bill targets workers who willfully avoid payments, but employee groups say it could end up punishing people trying to do the right thing.
Defense
Bill would extend health coverage to adult children of CHAMPVA beneficiaries
Change would mirror health reform law granting coverage to dependent children up to age 26.
Defense
Senate appropriators OK clean Defense, leg branch bills
Measures clear the panel along party lines, with Republicans withholding support amid concerns about discretionary spending levels.
Oversight
Republicans threaten to block support on appropriations bills
The GOP has sought to make spending and the deficit an election issue.
Defense
More consistency than changes seen for Defense panels
House and Senate Armed Services committees are unlikely to experience upheaval in leadership approach regardless of the November election results.
Pay & Benefits
Health Reform and Your Children
The lowdown on new rules extending coverage to adult children of FEHBP participants.
Pay & Benefits
Veterans hiring sees boost in fiscal 2010
Numbers show employment initiatives have paid off, officials say.
Oversight
House passes bill to debar crooked contractors
Legislation would ban Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violators from doing business with the government.
Defense
Devil is in the details regarding Defense spending guidance
Industry and Congress support the Pentagon’s efficiency initiative goals, but await more information on implementation.
Oversight
From Nextgov: How a lawn mowing contract is changing Defense acquisition
One way the Pentagon will meet Secretary Gates' goal to cut $100 billion in spending will be to replicate the Naval Sea Systems Command’s standard solicitations for services, which increase competition and save money.
Oversight
Hiring reform deadline creates some headaches for agencies
Despite reports of progress, plans include plenty of challenges to tackle before Nov. 1.
Oversight
Senator: Consumer agency needs permanent director
Democrat dismisses significance of White House plan to appoint Elizabeth Warren as an unconfirmed special adviser to new consumer financial protection bureau.
News
The Week in Comments: Costs of war, same-sex couples and immigration
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
OMB nominee vows exhaustive review of agencies
In afternoon confirmation hearing, Jack Lew says review will be one of his first actions if confirmed as budget chief.
Oversight
Committees could see fundamental shakeup after election
Makeup of the Budget and Appropriations panels likely will be significantly different after Nov. 2.
Defense
Pentagon official seeks support for contracting initiatives
Possible consequences of not acting include broken or canceled programs and market uncertainty, acquisition executive says.
Pay & Benefits