News
VA official quits in aftermath of data theft
Michael H. McLendon, deputy assistant secretary for policy, says he’ll leave his post Friday.
Management
Legislator asks OMB to make Treasury drop telecom contract
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., reiterates support for GSA’s Networx solicitation, condemns Treasury’s rival plan.
Pay & Benefits
OPM floats proposal for high-deductible health plan
Employee groups concerned move will drive up premiums in traditional plans.
News
No break for agencies on ID card deadline
Every agency must issue at least one card by Oct. 27.
Management
High court: On-the-job whistleblowing not free speech
Supreme Court ruling limits lawsuits against agency retaliation over on-the-job disclosure of government misconduct.
Management
Report: Some appointees improperly got career jobs
“Burrowing in” to the civil service is an accepted practice, but must follow merit system procedures, GAO notes.
Oversight
Dimming Prospects
More Republican House members are seeing their seats grow vulnerable in midterm elections.
News
Senate confirms FEMA, GSA chiefs
R. David Paulison in as FEMA chief less than a week before the hurricane season begins, and Lurita Doan takes over at GSA.
Tech
VA data theft could provide push for info protection bill
Senate Democrat says measure could help veterans better protect their stolen personal information.
News
Some agencies could get break on smart identity card deadline
Agencies that agree to procure cards through cooperative agreements could receive an extension of up to two years.
News
House panel boosts FAA, HUD spending
But Amtrak sees cuts, and is order to reduce operating costs by cutting back on food and beverage services and first-class accommodations.
Defense
DHS personnel system funding takes another hit
Language passed by House would shift $15 million away from the office implementing the pay-for-performance system.
Defense
Investigators denied clearances for probe of eavesdropping program
Attorney General has argued that sharing too many details about NSA surveillance program could diminish its usefulness.
News
Bush intervention helps defuse tensions over FBI raid
House leaders ask counsel to negotiate with Justice Department over protocols for gathering evidence in members’ offices.
Defense
Slowdown in Defense spending could rein in procurements
Last month, department reported that 25 major programs had surpassed original cost estimates by 50 percent.
Tech