Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to step down
Navy official tapped to replace Peter Pace so that confirmation hearings don’t dwell too heavily on the past.
Defense
GOP dissenters contribute to immigration deal’s collapse
Republicans criticize majority leader’s plans to move on to other more partisan matters next week.
Oversight
Agriculture technology chief to leave at end of month
David Combs managed USDA’s $2 billion technology budget, covering 29 agencies and offices nationwide.
Oversight
Survey finds increased satisfaction with federal benefit programs
The Thrift Savings Plan, employee and retiree health benefits and retirement annuities fare the best.
Oversight
Firm outlines steps to successful workforce reforms
Agencies implementing pay for performance need to focus more on how to handle subpar workers, consultant says.
Oversight
NASA inspector general rejects allegations, claims independence
Commerce IG retires in face of three ongoing investigations.
Defense
Lawmaker backs model hobbyists in dispute with Defense firms
Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., says taxpayers should own rights to designs of military hardware.
Defense
Panel votes to return inspectors to Agriculture Department
Bush administration adamantly opposes proposal to take inspectors out of Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Lawmakers wary as Secure Border Initiative nears launch
First phase of program slated to become operational on June 13.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Checklist
The five things you should do before you retire from government.
Oversight
Interior-Environment spending bill clears House committee
Measure exceeds the White House’s request by $1.9 billion.
Oversight
GSA announces new purchase card providers
Cards will have features to enhance oversight, such as automatic e-mail notification of purchases to supervisors.
Defense
Defense orders overhaul of troubled fighting vehicle program
Carrier is critical to national security and the effort can’t be canceled, given the lack of alternatives, acquisition official says.
Tech