Defense
More domestic spending sought in emerging supplemental
Extra $3 billion to $4 billion would come in addition to funds for new unemployment benefits and GI education.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies plan to increase spending on telework technologies, study says
With bigger budgets, advocacy group advises IT managers to track return on investments.
Oversight
Veterans subcommittee votes $2.2 million for health facilities
Nearly $1.7 billion is for increases in the projected cost of seven facilities previously authorized.
Oversight
GSA inspector general cleared of whistleblower complaints
Independent office says charges were without merit; Sen. Grassley calls for peace between IG and agency chief.
Defense
Senate panel blasts problems with export control process
Multiagency process for sending sensitive technology abroad is cumbersome and risky, say lawmakers and witnesses.
Pay & Benefits
Survivor Benefits: Q&A
Answers to questions from last week’s column on providing for your survivors.
Defense
Only 3 percent of feds, contractors have received new ID cards
After solving “data quality” issues, OMB finds that the number of workers needing the high-tech cards has more than doubled since its last report.
Defense
Supplemental likely to carry veterans' education funds
Funding measure is not expected to include any controversial war policy provisions.
Oversight
Senate Democrats to hold hearings on contracting abuses in Iraq
Whistleblowers to testify on waste, fraud and abuse such as theft and double-billing.
Pay & Benefits
TSP finalizes rules on fund transfer restrictions
Limits begin May 1, but opposition to regulation could continue.
Defense
Coast Guard protests House authorization bill maneuver
Substitute language would undermine commandant’s authority, compromise security, White House says.
Oversight
Monday vote to limit debate on aviation legislation planned
FAA reauthorization bill has been stalled because of funding dispute over modernizing air traffic control system.
Oversight
Officials question cost, scope of e-mail storage measure
Measure takes aim at the Bush White House's inability to locate hundreds of days' worth of e-mail messages.
Pay & Benefits
Needed: Information, and Lots of It
Quick and aggressive dissemination of financial and health plan changes would help federal employees make better decisions about their benefits.
Defense
VA, Defense officials grilled on allegations of ‘epidemic’ of soldier suicides
Senators probe internal e-mails reporting 1,000 suicide attempts per month.
Oversight
House passes three contracting bills
Legislation focused on improving transparency in federal acquisition.
Defense