Defense
From NextGov.com: GAO says $1 billion needed to expand employee verification system
Bill to make E-Verify mandatory would require more staff at SSA and DHS, but would cost far less than policing U.S. borders, proponents argue.
Oversight
FBI search, leaked documents lead to renewed calls for ousting of Scott Bloch
Investigation into the head of the Office of Special Counsel appears to be focused on potential obstruction of justice charges against him and the possibility he lied to Congress last year.
Defense
Panels cut Future Combat Systems funding, back larger military pay raise
Raise boosted to 3.9 percent, half a percentage point higher than the president's request.
Defense
Commander finds no evidence of Iranian training or weapons in Afghanistan
Reports from the field contradict Bush administration claims of Taliban support across the border.
Defense
Panelists press Congress to rewrite law governing federal disaster response
FEMA needs more flexibility and special provisions to handle catastrophic events, say forum participants.
Pay & Benefits
OPM chief urges next president to promote public service
Linda Springer says the retirement wave is manageable, but government must rethink its marketing strategy.
Defense
Senators decry lack of cooperation in analyzing threats
But members of the Senate Intelligence Committee also indicated that Michael Leiter would easily win confirmation as counterterrorism chief.
Oversight
FBI seizes Doan, Rice case files in raid of OSC chief's office
Raid is latest step in long investigation of Special Counsel Scott Bloch, who heads the independent office that enforces workplace laws at federal agencies.
Management
Intelligent Design
How your workplace is designed can have a big impact on how things get done.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA panel calls for clarity, transparency in contract pricing
Group, formed after IT companies dropped off supply schedules because of IG oversight, voices frustration over practices and policies .
Defense
Army officers warn of atrophy in critical skills
Internal report says service could face exodus of artillery officers.
Defense
Suicides of Iraq veterans could top combat deaths
VA officials acknowledge suicide rate could be higher than earlier estimates.
Pay & Benefits
Transition could create leadership void, report says
Key agencies stand to lose more than 10 percent of their top officials when next administration takes over.
Oversight
FBI seizes Office of Special Counsel computers
Raid targets Scott Bloch, head of agency responsible for protecting federal whistleblowers, in probe of potential obstruction of justice.
Pay & Benefits
Memo to the next prez: Gen ‘Y’ is ready and willing to serve
Gallup survey finds one-third of young adults would consider public service career if family, new commander-in-chief encouraged them.
Defense
Authorization bill attracts contracting reform amendments
The annual Pentagon policy bill may offer the best chance for several contracting-related measures to become law.
Oversight
Kennedy circulates options on strengthening FDA oversight
One of the Senate proposals includes giving agency the power to base its inspections on risk.
Oversight