News
Senate subcommittee backs 3.1 percent civilian pay increase
Pay raise would put civilians on par with military service members.
News
Administration continues quest to tie pay to performance across government
Proposed governmentwide personnel system is markedly different from Defense and Homeland Security systems, OMB says.
Defense
BRAC panel adds bases to closure list
Commissioners vote to consider closing or realigning several bases not on Pentagon’s list.
Defense
New cyber chief faces challenges as DHS struggles
Homeland Security Department has not fully addressed any of the 13 cyber responsibilities that were assigned to the department when Congress created it more than two years ago, GAO says.
Defense
Former Air National Guard director under investigation
Pentagon inspector general investigating allegations of federal ethics violations by retired Maj. Gen. Paul Weaver.
Defense
Senator: DHS reorganization will not hinder spending bill talks
Appropriators could shift funding later if needed, says Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran, R-Miss.
Defense
State officials to propose dispersing Air Guard more widely
Guard leaders say BRAC recommendations will devastate aviation units and hinder recruitment and retention efforts.
Tech
GAO again slams agencies' cybersecurity efforts
Congressional auditors tell OMB officials to step up oversight of agencies’ IT security efforts.
Management
With holds on nomination lifted, Senate approves FDA chief
But one key senator says Lester Crawford "has not stepped up to the plate" to address agency's "structural, personnel, cultural, and scientific problems."
Defense
Overseas panel, Pentagon fail to resolve cost differences over moving personnel
Defense Department says moving troops home from bases abroad will cost $9 billion to $12 billion, while commission says price tag could exceed $20 billion.
Tech
Homeland overhaul would put new focus on telecom
Plan would create a new assistant secretary for cyber security and telecommunications.
Tech