Defense
Lawmakers eye more money for Defense transformation
House slates Office of Force Transformation for major budget boost, even though it is a year late on launching a major initiative.
Defense
Border Patrol launches national hiring campaign
Most of the new agents will be deployed to beef up agency’s presence along the southern border.
Management
IRS effort to close tax assistance centers could face delay
House seeks inspector general review of proposal’s effects on tax compliance.
Management
FAA outsourcing effort hits House roadblock
Measure is designed to protect the jobs of 2,000 flight service specialists.
Defense
Review questions Pentagon’s base closure cost savings estimates
But GAO concludes base-closing recommendations were logical and well-reasoned.
News
Houses passes amendment to halt job competitions
Measure would prevent OMB from implementing current rules on potential privatization of federal work.
Defense
Pentagon base-closing budget will fall short of upfront costs
The $13 billion put aside will be far short of the total price tag, forcing the services to raid their budget plans to pay for additional costs.
News
House votes to add nearly $1 billion for veterans health
But Senate has already backed separate $1.5 billion measure.
Pay & Benefits
House approves 3.1 percent pay increase
Senate likely to follow suit, but White House raises objections.
Management
White House: Appropriations bill language would impede management agenda
OMB also objects to across-the-board 3.1 percent pay raise.
Management