Defense
Procedural haggles continue to stall security bill in Senate
Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., who is managing the bill, decries "political gridlock."
Defense
Dems seek funding boost for Afghanistan, domestic programs
Bill would set a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq by next fall; White House threatens a veto.
Tech
Lawmaker unhappy with Homeland Security research agency
Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., says he is concerned about the lack of a plan or risk assessment to help prioritize projects.
Defense
Coast Guard aims to hire more contract oversight officials
Agency has already recruited more people to ensure better management of fleet modernization, IG says.
Management
SBA official opposes proposed disaster lending reforms
House bill would let private lenders process SBA loans, require a response plan that addresses past staffing and logistical problems.
Defense
Law, PR firms help contractors navigate reconstruction inquiries
The Iraq procurement mess is hardly surprising given the lack of contracting systems and oversight processes in place initially, lawyers say.
Defense
Lawmakers divided over cargo plane options
Budget constraints may force members to choose between C-17 planes made by Boeing and C-5 planes produced by Lockheed Martin.
Tech
Commission issues guidebook on data security
Federal Trade Commission stands ready to help agencies craft security plans that meet their needs, chairwoman says.
Defense
As FAA seeks to add controllers, union pleads for contract
Lawmakers don’t commit to taking action, but pledge more hearings.
Pay & Benefits
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Management
FOIA reform bill moves through House subcommittee
Legislation would pressure agencies to meet deadline to respond to information requests within 20 days.
Defense
Democrats aiming to roll back planned hike in citizenship fee
Bill would authorize Congress to appropriate funds for Homeland Security agency to process citizenship applications.
News
Senate approves collective bargaining for TSA screeners
Democrats hold ranks, rejecting an amendment that would have given employees some workplace protections but not full bargaining rights.
Management
Labor leaders seek permanent job competition limits
Union officials urge House panel to renew restrictions on competition from private firms for federal work, and make pitch for higher pay raise.
Defense