Defense
Senate may vote on immigration reform measure Friday
Timing and order of the amendment votes is being negotiated.
News
California court hears appeal in USGS age discrimination case
Scientists say 1995 reduction in force targeted older employees and whistleblowers.
Defense
FEMA announces advisory council membership
New panel meant to increase local focus and cooperation for emergency preparedness.
Oversight
Open government advocates slam report on FOIA reform
Former Justice FOIA chief says report is an "unfortunately transparent" attempt to make the situation look better than it is.
Defense
Forward Observer: Beware Iran Hawks
Taking on Iran while U. S. forces are bogged down in Iraq would be inadvisable.
Pay & Benefits
Report touts progress linking execs’ pay, performance
Performance awards outpace pay raises as a percentage of overall compensation increases.
Defense
Lawmaker questions status of traveler screening program
Federal officials use the program to assign a "risk assessment" score to travelers entering the country by land, sea and air.
Defense
Appropriator ready to slash funds for Army future combat program
Subcommittee chairman says he will add money for more C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes.
News
Obama unveils reform proposals
Democratic presidential hopeful says he would bar his appointees from working on contracts or regulations related to their former employers for two years.
Defense
FBI name checks blamed for immigration benefits delays
Ombudsman says number of long-pending cases grew in the past year, recommends risk-based approach.
Oversight
Union files unfair labor practice charge against GAO chief
Group claims Comptroller General David M. Walker has made inappropriate statements undermining employees' rights to organize.
Oversight
Critic calls OMB program evaluations biased
Process should be reformed to include agency, congressional stakeholders, former federal employee says.
Oversight
Audit prompts Treasury to seek help with ID cards
Attempts to meet presidential mandate alone risked higher costs and slow implementation, inspector general says.
Defense
Panel earmarks $80 million for high-tech battlefield gear
Add-on would help outfit two battalions in Iraq with advanced combat helmets, modified rifles, digital imagery and other equipment.
Pay & Benefits