Defense
Air Force submits smaller wish list
The modest request indicates that the services are heeding Defense secretary's calls to end the military's backdoor lobbying of Congress to secure money for items not included in the budget.
Oversight
Groups want transparency in the spotlight
OMB Watch has circulated a sign-on letter among transparency groups urging the administration to "open the open government directive process" to the public.
Oversight
Leveling Off
Buoyed by increasing optimism about the economy, President Obama’s approval ratings appear to have reached a high plateau.
Defense
GAO: Defense must make cultural, procedural changes to NSPS
Watchdog agency says moving too quickly on pay-for-performance systems undermines their credibility.
News
From Nextgov.com: TSA improves program to check airline passengers against terrorist list
Secure Flight, which screens air travelers against a watch list, is more secure and has reduced the number of false positives.
Pay & Benefits
TSP to debut Web site makeover in the fall
Overhaul will make it easier to track transactions online and transfer money among funds.
Defense
Officials draft changes to Bush-era mandate on ID cards
Some of the biggest differences between the law and the proposed alternative deal with information-technology requirements.
Oversight
House contracting caucus tackles acquisition workforce issues
Bipartisan group will host first public panel on Tuesday with procurement leaders.
Defense
Panels to review Pentagon budget
Acquisition reform negotiations also are on this week's agenda.
News