Oversight
Senate OKs bill funding agencies until October
Passage of $410 billion omnibus bill prevents Congress from having to approve another continuing resolution.
Management
The Movement for Change
Let’s not forget it’s the civil service that makes “change” happen.
Oversight
Obama requests review of Bush guidelines for implementing legislation
President asks senior officials to check with the attorney general before relying on Bush's signing statements.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IT receives slight budget increases, some cuts in omnibus bill
Senate would boost funding for food and air safety, but cut Justice's spending on financial management system and security analysis center.
Oversight
Omnibus bill halts competitive sourcing
All government agencies are prohibited from holding public-private job competitions for rest of fiscal 2009.
Defense
Lawmaker urges Navy to allow competition for littoral ship
The program has more than doubled in costs since its inception and has been delayed 18 months.
Oversight
House speaker suggests second stimulus may be needed
Unemployment rose to 8.1 percent in February as the economy lost 651,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported last week.
Oversight
Stevens’ departure opens window to overhaul Alaska native contracting
Lawmakers explore ways to put ANCs on a more level playing field with other small, disadvantaged businesses.
Pay & Benefits
Union continues campaign against career intern program
The hiring authority undermines veterans preference and limits opportunities for promotions, NTEU President Colleen Kelley argues.
Oversight
Details, Details
President Obama’s approval rates are likely to continue slipping as he wades deeper into the intricacies of governing.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Tension mounts over cybersecurity oversight
Resignation of DHS official leads some to argue for creation of independent cyber entity .
Oversight