Defense
GOP senators seek $531 million addition to wartime supplemental bill
Extra money would go toward upgrades for Army’s armored vehicle fleet.
News
GAO finds 10 percent of GSA contractors owe back taxes
In one of the more extreme cases identified, a contractor was paid more than $1 million over the past two years despite owing more than $12 million in payroll taxes.
Defense
House lawmakers introduce port security bill
Legislation would provide about $800 million annually for maritime security and set new requirements for DHS.
Pay & Benefits
OPM director pushes part-time work in lieu of retirement
Linda Springer says OPM is devising policy changes to ease transition to part-time.
Tech
Lawmaker seeks czar to oversee transition to next-generation Internet
Bush administration says OMB's Karen Evans already has the necessary power to administer agencies' move to Internet Protocol version 6.
Management
Justice employees win competition for their jobs
But winning proposal involved downsizing from 80 to 66 positions in grants management support services.
Defense
Senators differ on plans for overhaul of foreign investment oversight
Broadest proposal would replace committee that approved controversial ports deal with body led by DHS.
Defense
Legislators prepare bill to thwart proposed Tricare fee hike
Measure would require Pentagon to seek congressional consent before adjusting healthcare fees.
Oversight
Bench Strength
Democrats would be wise to maintain a strong presence even in states that are heavily Republican.
Pay & Benefits
Labor relations ruling threatens Pentagon’s personnel reforms
While not directly addressing pay reforms, decision complicates rollout of National Security Personnel System.
News
Senate begins debate on fiscal 2007 budget plan
Measure to raise the debt limit to nearly $9 trillion up for consideration later this week.
News
Panel to consider bill revamping federal flood insurance program
Measure would raise FEMA's borrowing limit to operate the program from $18.5 billion to $25 billion.
News
FEMA works to keep trailer parks temporary
Agency tries to prevent Katrina victims from getting too comfortable in temporary housing, so they’ll be ready to leave within 18 months.
Management
GAO: Agency public information centers should stress accuracy
Contact centers require more oversight, and could benefit from governmentwide data collection, report says.
Defense