Oversight
Extra funds could help Social Security improve claims processing
SSA chief says workforce buried under avalanche of baby boomer retirement and disability claims.
Pay & Benefits
Fair Pay, Fair Play
In order for pay for performance to work, employees must believe it doesn’t reinforce existing biases.
Oversight
Administration defends proposed FOIA change
Senators say effort to move an oversight office from the National Archives to the Justice Department is an attempt to undo recent legislation.
Oversight
GSA chief accuses oversight panel of mishandling IG probe
Lurita Doan says whistleblower allegations against the agency's inspector general were dismissed without a substantive investigation.
Oversight
Oversight committee chairman says EPA proposal threatens air quality at parks
Rule would allow consideration of emissions rates from proposed power plants on an average annual basis.
Oversight
White House, Senate majority leader continue battle over stalled nominees
The Senate has yet to confirm Bush's FEC and assistant attorney general choices.
News
Defense chief offers $170B rough estimate of fiscal 2009 war costs
Gates argues there are far too many uncertainties to provide an accurate figure.
Oversight
Bush budget lists programs slated for cuts
Starving underperforming programs would save government billions, OMB says.
Defense
Pentagon punts decision on future F-22, C-17 production
Defense Department did not request funding in fiscal 2009 budget for either aircraft.
Oversight
Democrats turn to FDA advisory board for revised budget
Extra funding would be used for oversight and modernization of the agency.
Defense
Bush seeks repeal of law enforcement benefits for CBP officers
Budget includes proposal to repeal measure allowing Customs and Border Protection officers to retire earlier.
Oversight
Administration seeks to scrap limits on job competitions
Budget proposal seeks to repeal restrictions Congress recently placed on public-private competitions.
Defense
Defense budget reflects cost of maintaining volunteer force in wartime
Nearly 30 percent of $515 billion request is designated for military pay and health care.
Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency seeks big budget boost
Requirement to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan leads to request for 30 percent increase.
Oversight