Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers seek remedy for GAO pay reform
Legislation would restore raises to hundreds of agency employees.
Defense
Cyberexercise shows need for better training to avoid major network failures
During the largest cyberexercise ever organized, backup systems worked but personnel need more training, DHS official says.
Oversight
House committee passes plain language, telecommuting bill
Measure will require federal agencies to use plain language in commonly used forms.
Defense
Undoing tanker deal would hurt industry, Northrop Grumman executive warns
Supporters of losing bidder Boeing are weighing legislative options for overturning contract to build 179 tankers, worth as much as $40 billion.
Oversight
IRS improves tax processing capabilities
Funding for business system modernization still poses a challenge for long-term success, IRS official says.
News
Presidential signing statement on Defense bill raises red flags
Subcommittee, legal professionals debate whether Bush’s objections are excessively broad.
Defense
Military and civilian pay are competitive, quadrennial review board finds
Commission recommends Pentagon seek more flexibility in rewarding high performers and retaining skills.
Defense
Feds losing war on information security, senators told
Experts testify that preventing cyberattacks is getting harder.
Oversight
Groups push FAA reauthorization as inspection officials come under fire
Wide range of organizations unite behind stalled legislation for varying reasons.
Oversight
Panel targets GAO pay system
Performance-based approach was a hallmark of David Walker's tenure as head of the agency.
Oversight
Senate leader: Food safety legislation a priority
Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Tuesday he will attempt to pass a reauthorization bill for the agency in the next work period.
Pay & Benefits
Saving Sick Time
Employees question whether a proposed sick leave benefit is generous enough.
Defense
Top Defense commander hints at taking offensive actions in space, cyberspace
Head of U.S. Strategic Command says he envisions eventually assigning brigades, battalions, wings and groups "to conduct network warfare."
Oversight
Motion filed for additional archiving in search for missing White House e-mails
Independent organization claims Bush official contradicted herself.
Defense
Rising Joint Strike Fighter costs could put pressure on Defense budget
Overall cost of construction and operation is approaching $1 trillion, GAO says.
Defense