News
Health IT for veterans gets notice in New Orleans
Mayor Ray Nagin says the city supports rebuilding the VA hospital downtown.
News
President claims executive privilege in fight with Congress
White House counsel rejects request for subpoenaed documents related to U.S. attorney firings.
Defense
Homeland Security faces continued vacancies in high-level jobs
Congressional report says gaps threaten security, continuity of government; agency says it already is focused on filling positions.
Defense
Senate drops effort to grant airport screeners bargaining rights
President Bush had threatened veto of 9/11 Commission bill over provision; labor unions say they will continue to push the idea.
Oversight
Employee tried to mask extent of latest VA data breach
“Panicked” IT specialist lied to investigators looking into the loss of a hard drive with personal data on about 1.5 million people, IG says.
Pay & Benefits
OPM modifies rules for figuring certain employees' retirement benefits
Employees on workers’ compensation who hold a full-time appointment but are only able to work part time will get credit for full-time service.
Oversight
Congress left with few easy paths on spending bills
Democrats will have trouble meeting their goal of passing 12 fiscal 2008 appropriations measures individually and on time.
Pay & Benefits
Union suggests timetable for GAO organizing effort
GAO chief says collective bargaining would differ from that at most other agencies because employees could negotiate over pay.
Defense
Appeals court vacates wiretapping ruling
Group that brought the case is reviewing its legal options, including going to the Supreme Court.
Defense
Democratic leaders call for action on 9/11 proposals
It remains unclear if an agreement can be reached in the Senate to allow the legislation to proceed to conference negotiations.
Defense
Homeland Security, E.U. reach agreement on passenger data sharing
New agreement attempts to strike balance between U.S. security and European Union concerns about passenger privacy.
Tech
What's Brewin': Inside the world of defense information technology
Inside the world of defense information technology.
Oversight
Interior Department unveils new ethics plan
Greater transparency needed to solve agency’s problems, watchdog groups say.
Defense