Defense
Bid to keep FEMA within DHS gains momentum
White House has opposed the idea of FEMA’s removal from the department.
News
VA chief information security officer resigns
Pedro Cadenas had been involved with the forensic investigation of last month’s data breach involving the records of 26.5 million veterans.
Management
Panel finds performance-based contracts implemented poorly
Forty percent were wrongly counted toward OMB quota.
News
Senators push middle-ground personnel reforms
Akaka introduces bill requiring enhanced training for supervisors.
Management
Senate approves Wall Street executive as new Treasury chief
Henry Paulson has pledged to trim the budget deficit and push China to reform its currency policy.
Defense
Coast Guard authorization bill sails through House panel
Bill would allow service to be on a path to modernization in 15, rather than 25, years.
Defense
Commerce secretary attacks use of ‘amnesty’ in immigration debate
President Bush’s proposal would only allow illegal immigrants to become citizens after clearing hurdles, Gutierrez says.
Defense
Stolen equipment holding veterans’ records recovered
Preliminary investigation reveals that the data is intact and has not been accessed since early May theft.
Pay & Benefits
Reverse Pay Parity
Military advocates could find themselves in the unusual position of having to argue that soldiers deserve as high a raise as civilian federal employees.
Defense
Program to verify workers’ immigration status shows promise
Lawmaker concerned that the program could provide inaccurate results once it is expanded to more employers.
News
White House submits formal request for VA credit monitoring funds
The $160.5 million would be offset by cuts to a variety of programs, including one on the list the administration targeted for elimination this year.
Management
NTEU claims victory in large DHS union election
AFGE files a dispute claiming favoritism by management to skew the election.
Defense
Navy contractor arrested for alleged computer system sabotage
Contractor admits malicious program was motivated by anger at losing a bid.
Defense
DHS collective bargaining loss likely to affect Pentagon’s similar plan
Congressmen from both sides of the aisle ask DHS to return to the table with the unions.
Defense
Border intelligence plan still in 'early stages,' official says
Discussion about border intelligence should have started several years ago in the aftermath of Sept. 11, House Democrat says.
Tech
House member weighing legislation in response to VA data breach
Possibilities include changes to information security law and linking compliance with IT policies to performance reviews.
Defense
Army chief says tardiness passing spending bills is costly
Funding delays and reductions have required cuts in travel and other programs to cover urgent needs, Schoomaker says.
Defense