Oversight
White House: Budget deficit will reach $482 billion
The projected fiscal 2009 deficit is about $70 billion more than the deficit estimated in Bush's budget proposal released in February.
Pay & Benefits
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Oversight
Justice Department: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal
Report says former White House liaison Monica Goodling violated federal law and department policy by letting political affiliation influence hiring for career positions.
Defense
Forward Observer: McCain vs. The Tide
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee's opposition to setting a timetable for leaving Iraq is putting him behind the times.
Oversight
Lawmakers question GSA nominee over Sun Microsystems deal
Jim Williams denies charges he was involved in pressuring procurement shop into awarding contract extension.
Defense
Homeland Security chief touts increase in urban grants
Latest installment brings the total that has been allocated for fiscal 2008 to $3 billion.
Defense
Lawmaker aims to take up defense authorization in September
Armed Services Committee leader wants to gain support in the next week for a unanimous consent agreement limiting debate on the bill.
Oversight
Agencies urged to make better use of performance measures
Managers are collecting more information, but they aren’t using it to guide policy decisions or resource allocations, GAO reports.
Defense
Senators ask Defense secretary to review Navy destroyer plans
Letter asks for detailed explanation of agency's decision to buy older but more affordable destroyers.
Defense
GAO unsure about TSA's ability to meet security deadlines
Official says agency has yet to complete basic assessments of the technology and the additional personnel needed for comprehensive air cargo screening.
Oversight
Postal Service seeks flexibility in closing facilities
Plan is drawing opposition from lawmakers, postal unions and other stakeholders.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Planning
Change is in the air for the government’s long-term care insurance program.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled employees make up less than 1 percent of the federal workforce
Treasury, Veterans Affairs and Education departments employ the highest number of disabled workers.
News
From Nextgov.com: Census considers a smaller role for decennial count contractor
A final estimate putting the cost of canvassing and field office support at $988 million could cause the agency to limit Harris Corp.’s involvement .
Oversight
Procurement leaders go back to basics as administration winds down
The presidential transition is looming, but chief acquisition officers still have plenty left to accomplish.
Oversight
Questions on Sun deal await GSA nominee
James Williams will likely be confirmed easily to replace Lurita Doan, but first he will have to explain his role in controversial contract negotiations with Sun Microsystems.
Oversight