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De-Generation
From the greatest to the latest generation, federal employees are more alike than they realize.
Features
Virtual Connections
Agencies venture into another world where avatars and bloggers keep employees tuned in and get the message out.
Features
Plain & Simple
Congress is on a crusade to clean up the language in federal documents. But gobbledygook is hard to kill.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
Public tour aims to demonstrate modernization contract is on track, but GAO says problems remain.
Defense
Wartime contracting commission members named
Modeled after Truman committee, panel will investigate spending in Iraq, Afghanistan.
Oversight
Bush nominates former counterintelligence official as State IG
Thomas Betro is currently director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
Oversight
Hill battle over Justice Department records likely to escalate
The agency is refusing to comply with subpoenas from two House committees for documents related to the leak of former CIA agent Valerie Plame's identity.
Pay & Benefits
TSP moves forward on spousal benefits, IT modernization
But automatic enrollment legislation sparks debate over default funds and the investment board’s power.
Defense
Bush signs $162 billion war spending bill
Legislation will bring to more than $650 billion the amount Congress has provided for the Iraq war since it began in 2003.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: GAO: DHS should complete integration of cyber operations
Department counters that merging "may not be practical or efficient."
Oversight
Acting GSA chief expects smooth transition to new administrator
David Bibb plans September exit; he’ll be succeeded by Jim Williams, an experienced GSA hand.
Defense
OMB head cheers Senate passage of war-funding bill
Included in the measure is a multibillion dollar boost in veterans’ education benefits that can be transferred to spouses and children.
Defense
Report provides roadmap for first Homeland Security transition
Leadership transfer could present an opportunity for terrorists to take advantage of perceived vulnerabilities in national security.
Oversight
Senate passes FAA extension, sends it to Bush for signature
Bill would extend through the fiscal year FAA’s authority to collect and spend aviation taxes and contract authority for the Airport Improvement Program.
Pay & Benefits
Locality adjustments fail to erase salary gap, critics say
Union leaders and federal executives call for changes to pay calculations.
Pay & Benefits