Oversight
Contractors aim at Defense bill's acquisition changes
Industry groups are opposed to language limiting the use of time-and-materials contracts and allowing protests on task orders.
Oversight
Dominance Versus Confusion
Recent polls show Hillary Clinton as the clear front-runner in the Democratic presidential race; the Republican favorite is less clear.
Oversight
GSA: Politics to blame for collapse of Sun contract
Congress needs help to gain better understanding of how contracts work and the roles of acquisition officials, GSA chief says.
Defense
Appropriator predicts Iraq withdrawal mandate could pass House
Fight would be more difficult in the Senate, where 60 votes would be needed to overcome filibuster, vocal war opponent says.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board backs budget hike for tech upgrade
Investments are necessary to replace aging computer equipment, improve efficiency and enhance security, CIO says.
Defense
Veto threat issued against House terrorism insurance bill
White House argues the program, which was constructed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, should be phased out in the near future.
Tech
Quiet end to technology agency lamented
Since the 1980s, the Technology Administration has served as one-stop shopping for tech companies dealing with federal agencies on competitiveness issues.
Defense
Bush nominates ex-judge to become attorney general
Michael Mukasey, an 18-year veteran of a U.S. district court in New York, has a conservative reputation on national security matters, law professor says.
Pay & Benefits
First civil service union celebrates 90 years
The National Federation of Federal Employees was established in 1917, as the first government union.
Tech
HR specialists note generation gap in telework acceptance
Despite slower adoption among older managers, it’s a powerful recruitment and retention incentive, conference participants say.
Defense
Forward Observer: General Accounting
Recent debate over appropriate troop levels in Iraq brings back memories of similar discussions 39 years ago.
Oversight
Panel poised to curb OSC discretion in whistleblower probes
Bill would require agencies protecting federal workplace rights to report more often to Congress and to give complainants more information on their cases.
Tech
What's Brewin': Beware of Zombies
Zombie computers infected with rogue software emanating from China, to be exact.
Features
The Conductors
Chief human capital officers seek to harmonize the skills of disparate employees and smooth discordant personnel policies.
Features