Pay & Benefits
GAO, union reach agreement on 2008 pay raises
Some agency analysts would receive a pay boost of 4.49 percent.
Oversight
Bush threatens to veto fiscal 2009 appropriations above set limit
Budget includes holding non-security spending flat, despite inflation.
Defense
Coast Guard seeks to restructure major commands
Changes would redefine senior leadership positions.
Oversight
FDA still underfunded, say lawmakers
Despite president’s latest budget boost, some believe it’s not enough for agency to fulfill its mission.
Defense
House subpanel approves border patrol technology
Bill also calls for pilot projects to determine the efficacy of technologies such as unmanned aircraft.
Oversight
Congress, administration gear up for final budget battle
Democrats must deal with the White House if they want to get spending bills signed into law.
Defense
GAO says Defense workforce plan insufficient
The Pentagon is not prepared to tackle a pending retirement wave and other looming workforce challenges, says watchdog agency.
Oversight
OMB touts savings from e-gov initiatives
Agencies report shutting down more than 100 systems in governmentwide consolidation.
Defense
Bush administration proposes $7.3 billion for IT security
Five agencies rank as unsatisfactory in cybersecurity compliance.
Pay & Benefits
Unions clash over TSA representation
AFGE, NTEU battle for membership, influence among the rank and file at the Transportation Security Administration.
Defense
Commission defends proposal on state control of troops
Pentagon officials have argued that the recommendation is unconstitutional.
Defense
House Dem wants additional ships, aircraft in spending bills
John Murtha, D-Pa., would boost Navy shipbuilding and buy more F-22s under new budget.
Defense
Real growth in Defense spending nearly over, secretary warns
Fiscal 2009 proposal could become the largest department budget ever.
Defense