Defense
Whistleblower, ethics measures advance in House
Comparable Senate legislation awaits consideration at the committee level.
News
Hispanic representation in government rises -- barely
Homeland Security employs highest percentage of Hispanics, with Social Security leading in rate of new hires.
Management
New FOIA reform legislation expected soon
Measure may look like past bills, which would have required stricter enforcement of 20-day deadline for responding to information requests.
Tech
OMB seeks public input on federal spending search tool
Aggressive timeline shows the administration will develop a searchable Web site by April, and start work on a system to track subcontracts by July.
Defense
Army National Guard outlines $24 billion equipment wish list
Document acknowledges that the White House's fiscal 2008 budget request "meets the nation's needs."
Management
Senate clears final spending measure for domestic agencies
Bill would allow the Social Security Administration to escape furloughs; falls short of Bush’s request for military base realignment.
Pay & Benefits
Exit Strategy
Federal employees save more money and more time for retirement than the average American worker.
News
Advocates urge improvements to FOIA process
Addressing delays requires better reporting, improved leadership and tracking of requests, and more resources and penalties, witness at hearing says.
Management
IRS chief cites progress toward closing tax gap
Agency has to be careful to balance the need for compliance with additional burdens placed on taxpayers, commissioner tells lawmakers.
News
Lawmakers, administration clash over science funding
Legislator says administration’s R&D proposals ignore critical areas such as teacher training and science education.
Defense
Iraq-bound troops have adequate gear, Army officials say
All of the 21,500 troops deploying under President Bush's "surge" plan will be fully trained and equipped, officials tell lawmakers.
Management
Better planning urged for disaster loan program
New Senate bill would require SBA to address the problem and stabilize program funding.
Defense
Federal Protective Service may cut hundreds of police jobs
Memo indicates agency also plans to reduce weekend and night hours, decrease frequency of risk assessments for some buildings.
Defense
Navy official 'embarrassed' by cost overruns on combat ship
The service stopped work on the third Littoral Combat Ship in early January, but plans to resume the program soon.
Defense