Defense
Panel backs bill aimed at regulating truck cargo
Bill would require people transporting security sensitive materials to undergo a fingerprint background check.
Tech
House panel OKs office to compensate vets for ID theft
Office would process claims of veterans who might have their identities stolen as a result of data breach last month.
Defense
Legislator says White House should have vetted security grants
DHS defends controversial decision to cut allocations for New York and Washington, emphasizing risk-driven approach.
Pay & Benefits
OPM orders bigger bonuses for better ratings
Proposed regulation marks another step toward governmentwide pay for performance.
Pay & Benefits
Pandemic Preparations
OPM reminds agencies of personnel flexibilities available to them if an outbreak hits.
News
Victims of VA data theft offered free credit services
Services will be available to 17.5 million veterans, and won’t detract from other services to veterans, department secretary says.
Defense
Mayors, lawmakers press for more urban security funds
House and Senate homeland security panel chairs will meet Thursday to find common ground on bill to overhaul grants formula.
Management
House committees probe Alaska Native contracting program
"Laziness" among contracting officers cited as problem, along with program design.
Defense
GAO advises against spending on F-22 fighter jets
Report says Air Force hasn’t met several conditions for a multiyear procurement, including an expectation of significant savings.
Tech
VA official opposes centralization of IT management
House panel is holding a hearing Thursday to probe the department’s technology management structure.
Defense
House passes $427.4 billion Defense spending bill
Measure contains 2.2 percent military pay raise, less than the 2.7 percent slated for civilian federal employees in a separate bill.
Defense
House blocks Pentagon labor relations system funding
Provision’s sponsors say they were responding to a February court ruling enjoining the system.
Defense
Bid to block funds for Defense Travel System fails
The Pentagon's end-to-end booking system escaped a House member’s attempt to shut it down, but a Senate vote looms.
Tech
Expert shares ideas for protecting government data
Ability to remotely tell a laptop to stop working would solve the problem of stolen laptops, former White House cybersecurity adviser says.
Defense
Hearings to precede immigration bill conference negotiations
Move likely to delay passage of bill until after the August recess.
Defense