Oversight
House panel puts new limits on job competitions
Provision would put a hold on Pentagon public-private competitions until guidance is developed for bringing work back in-house.
Defense
Bush orders agencies to develop emergency operations plans
Directive says emphasis should be placed on geographic dispersion of leaders and staff to keep services going.
Defense
House backs bill unraveling Homeland Security personnel reforms
Measure passes after unexpected exchange between the top Democrat and Republican on the Homeland Security Committee.
Pay & Benefits
Performance-Based Perils
Another federal organization that was supposed to be a model of personnel reform faces scrutiny.
Defense
White House threatens to veto bill repealing DHS personnel overhaul
Administration says measure would interfere with the department's management authority, hinder the department's ability to conduct missions and conflict with the fiscal 2008 budget request.
Defense
Federal ID card standards draw harsh criticism
Proposed Homeland Security regulations under Real ID Act could pose a threat to security by making counterfeiting easier, state officials say.
Defense
Defense secretary makes case for staying the course in Iraq
Short-term extension of war funding under consideration in the House would be "hugely disruptive," chief says.
Defense
House panel rejects bid to restore future combat program funding
Subcommittee leader reiterates argument that panel must give higher priority to near-term needs.
Defense
House committee backs 3.5 percent military pay raise
Panel keeps provision to roll back aspects of controversial new civilian personnel system.
Oversight
Report: Navy outsourcing decision leads to higher costs
Performance-based contracting, used poorly, is costing government more than keeping the work in-house, inspector general says.
Defense
Labor union files suit over TSA data loss
Union wants agency to develop new security procedures and grant administrative leave to deal with fallout from the breach.
Management