Management
Trump Objects to Certain Transparency Requirements of 2020 Spending and Policy Bills
The provisions he opposes are for both public and classified matters.
Management
New Funding for Election Security Assistance Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Experts Say
Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Congress appropriated $425 million for states to help secure election infrastructure.
Defense
Space Force Is Go for Launch, But ‘Thousands’ of Decisions Remain
The 2020 defense authorization act ushers in the first new service branch in 72 years.
Management
Senate Sends Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills to Trump
President is expected to sign the $1.4 trillion measures that would boost funding for most agencies and provide a 3.1% pay raise to civilian feds.
Management
Hiring Initiatives, Funding Windfalls and Other Major Takeaways for Federal Agencies in the 2020 Spending Bills
Two bills setting the line-by-line allocation of $1.4 trillion are set to become law later this week.
Management
House Clears Full-Year 2020 Spending, Sending Shutdown-Averting Bills to Senate
White House says Trump would sign the $1.4 trillion measures that would boost funding for most agencies and provide a 3.1% pay raise to civilian feds.
Defense
House Defense Bill Would Mandate Carbon Capture Program for the Military
A technology that many hope will prevent the worst effects of climate change could also produce fuel or other defense products.
Management
Lawmakers Reach Year-Long Funding Deal 'In Principle'
Most agencies are in line for spending bumps over fiscal 2019 levels thanks to a budget deal President Trump signed into law earlier this year.
Management
Viewpoint: We Really Need to Fix the Federal Budget Process
With the 2020 defense policy bill close to done, here are some ideas for next year.
Defense
Defense Policy Bill Establishes a Defense Civilian Training Corps
The corps will address “critical skills gaps” in the department’s workforce.
Management
President Trump Signs Stopgap Bill Averting Shutdown for One Month
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year funding by Dec. 20, but caution the president could still throw a wrench into those plans.
Management
House Passes Month-Long Spending Bill With Two Days Until Shutdown
Congress appears likely to avoid a Thanksgiving lapse in appropriations, but will face a new deadline near Christmas.
Management
White House Tells Agencies They Can Ignore Legal Decisions on Spending Violations
Findings from government's top watchdog that agencies spent illegally are not binding, the Office of Management and Budget says.
Management
Federal Agencies Can Succeed at Leadership Development Even Amid Tight Budgets
Data on the impact of training programs will help make the case for sustained funding.
Management
Congress Expects to Pass Another Stopgap Spending Bill to Keep Agencies Open Through Dec. 20
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year appropriations before the new deadline and avoid another holiday season shutdown.
Defense
Defense Chief: Expect ‘Trimming, Reducing, Some Eliminations’ in 2021 Budget
Esper touts "good progress" in high-level review intended to cut fat and find funds for projects to counter China and Russia.
Management
House Sets Up Tight Timeline to Pass Another Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill
Lawmakers appear poised to punt a Thanksgiving shutdown threat to Christmas.
Management
Trump Again Refuses to Rule Out a Shutdown
Lawmakers are moving toward another stopgap spending bill, but Trump hasn't pledged support for the plan.
Oversight
Senate Panel Tackles Unauthorized Appropriations, or ‘Zombie Payments’
Unauthorized payments accounted for 23% of the discretionary budget in 2019, compared to 10% in the early 1990s.
Management