Management
Boeing may pay $615 million to close federal contracting investigations
Darleen Druyun investigation among those that would be ended; senior execs at company would avoid prosecution.
Management
GOP to put caps on individual spending bills
Approach has been used only four times in the history of the 1974 Budget Act, most recently in 1996.
Management
Legislative provision would benefit Postal Service competitors
Provision is in House version of postal reform bill; White House has threatened veto over language on veterans' pensions in both the House- and Senate-passed versions.
Defense
Lawmakers deny DHS extra funding for personnel system
Unions ask Congress to strip funding completely in an effort to halt human resources overhaul.
News
Forward Observer: Overdue Oversight
Lawmakers are getting more serious about their responsibility to oversee the Defense Department.
Defense
TSA plan to charge port workers for ID cards draws fire
Plan to gather as much as $118 million from workers may be challenged in public hearings.
Tech
Justice agency, union reach telework agreement
About 750 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives employees will have greater flexibility to work away from the office under new policy.
News
Defense inspector general OKs use of GSA contracting offices
But Pentagon presses legal interpretation that could force GSA to refund hundreds of millions of dollars in contract funds.
Management
House GOP again forced to delay vote on the fiscal 2007 budget
Negotiations will continue through the weekend but window of opportunity is closing.
Defense
Defense agency unsure when clearance processing will resume
As applications remain stalled, the need for already-cleared workers swells.
Defense
Military bill to help vets move to civilian jobs
Under measure, Labor Department would identify at least 10 military jobs that could translate to civilian sector.
Defense
Former NSA officer alleges illegal activities under Hayden
Hints charges may involve use of space-based satellites and systems to spy on U.S. citizens.
Management
Report recommends better management of contracting technical staff
Agencies should formally delegate responsibilities to technical side of contracting teams, enhance training, MSPB says.
Defense
Lawmaker changes position on merger of DHS agencies
Department official says overhaul could create six months to a year of "disruption, mission confusion and organizational churn.”
Defense