News
From Nextgov.com: Hill told privacy laws must be updated to protect the public
Analysts urge senators to force agencies to better protect Americans' data.
Oversight
Shift of Federal Protective Service to DHS called 'lethal'
Budget and staffing woes blamed for dangerous security gaps at federal buildings.
Defense
Senate subcommittee adds $2.5 billion to DHS spending bill
House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved its version of the spending bill last week.
Defense
GAO upholds Boeing protest of tanker award
Watchdog agency recommends Air Force reopen discussions with contractors, obtain revised proposals and make a new decision.
Pay & Benefits
Service to America Medals finalists unveiled
Nominees recognized for their work in science, technology and human rights issues.
Oversight
Air Force officials fly under the radar in war over tankers
Service officials have been barred from releasing most details behind their decision.
Oversight
Lawmaker seeks probe of OSC chief's online activities
Sources say Scott Bloch instructed an employee to place comments on Web sites to rebut news stories that he considered negative.
Management
Crossing Boundaries
Program gives employees the power to reach across agency lines and put ideas in place.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG sounds alarm about accuracy of Census Bureau's address file
Report cites duplicate and missing addresses in database, which could threaten the accuracy of the 2010 count if not corrected.
Pay & Benefits
House panel approves 3.9 percent civilian pay raise
Move follows authorization of equal increase for military.
Oversight
Former procurement chief 'numb' after court grants new trial
Citing the government’s overreach, appeals court vacates conviction of David Safavian.
Oversight
Study documents dangerous security gaps at federal buildings
Federal Protective Service struggles to furnish the people and equipment needed to keep employees safe, auditors say.
Oversight
Analysts say federal budget could undermine economy
Soaring health care costs the budget deficit could drag the U.S. economy to the point of collapse, they warn.
Pay & Benefits
White House opposes measure to extend parental leave
Bill would let federal employees use their accrued sick leave for an additional eight weeks of paid leave.
Oversight
White House orders agencies to collect water quality data
National environmental indicators intended to help decision-makers, public.
Oversight
House Dems may accept unsworn statements from Rove
Former White House political director was subpoenaed in May to testify at a July hearing on the White House's role in the firing of nine U.S. attorneys.
Defense
Incoming president will face key deadlines for Homeland Security programs
Some of the deadlines have been imposed by Congress, while others were put in place by the current department leadership team.
Oversight