College Trustees Approve 2020 Budget
The Board of Trustees of the College of Southern Maryland have approved the college’s 2020 Budget.
Dropping Wall Funds Could Keep Government Open
Dropping funds for a US border wall from their spending proposal could net the Republicans the Democratic votes needed to keep government open beyond Friday.
Agencies, Military, Workers Speculate on First Trump Budget
Federal unions, the military, and the Democrats are preparing for completely new spending plans which, one Trump adviser says the president is reviewing at the “granular” level.
Industry Unhappy with Encore III Contract
The “lowest price, technically acceptable” basis for Encore III contracting is problematic, say contractor industry groups.
Infrastructure Moves Up on HASC Budget List
After years of shifting infrastructure dollars to acquisitions, the House Armed Services Committee looks ready to pony up for bricks and mortar.
GOP Budget & Defense Hawks Look to War Fund
Republicans seek full DoD funding by bulking up the Overseas Contingency Operations fund, but Pentagon officials and Democrats balk.
Morning Coffee: Human Toll of Military Layoffs
Job-security concerns may compound pressures already producing record behavioral and physical health issues.
Federal Employees Receive Pay Raise
Federal employees will receive their first automatic pay raise in more than three years, 1 percent beginning Jan. 1.
Pentagon Avoids Immediate Cuts
Deal would avert another government shutdown, halve sequestration cuts for the current fiscal year and fund the government through October 2015. Pentagon spending cuts scheduled for January would be avoided while Defense spending is increased by $2 billion over last year.
Hill Debates FY14 Defense Budget
The 2014 defense bill must pass by Dec. 12 to avoid a $50 billion cut hitting the Pentagon mid-January.
