Tech
GSA awards software development pact
Contract for Public Buildings Service relies on innovative approach to reusing software programs.
Oversight
Contractors warned to expect election-year procurement reforms
Industry organization expresses concern about potential for burdensome legislation.
Oversight
Democrats consider response in Defense authorization showdown
At issue is whether or not the House can vote to override what the White House characterizes as a pocket veto of the legislation.
Oversight
Late addition of funds boosts Special Counsel probe of White House briefings
The investigation addresses whether briefings constituted a violation of the Hatch Act.
Defense
Union files Supreme Court appeal of NSPS lawsuit
American Federation of Government Employees asks the high court to hear challenge to the Pentagon's proposed labor relations system.
Pay & Benefits
Bush issues order implementing 3.5 percent pay raise
Order specifies that 2.5 percent of the increase should come through base pay, and 1 percent through locality differentials.
Oversight
GAO upholds protest of lucrative Air Force contract
Watchdog agency sustains challenge of Boeing’s $1.2 billion award for maintenance of KC-135 aircraft.
Defense
Pentagon follows Congress' lead on NSPS raises
Employees under the Pentagon's new personnel system will receive a 60-40 split between base pay and performance-related increases in 2008.
Defense
Staffing shortages at border jeopardize security, economy
El Paso hearing highlights inspection shortcomings at ports of entry.
Oversight
Collaboration called key to modern management
In a networked world of government, ability to deal with potential conflicts takes on new importance.
Oversight
After Iowa vote, New Hampshire and uncertainty await
With decisive victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee, stake rise in upcoming contests.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds earn modest gains in 2007
International investments outperform other funds for the year.
Defense
Study: Health agencies fail to quickly respond to infectious disease reports
Many local public health agencies failed to respond quickly -- if at all -- to reports of potential outbreaks.
Defense