Defense
New Air Force satellites protect, improve space-based communications
One satellite helps forecast degrading 'space weather' and another provides faster downloads.
Defense
Defense acquisition chief requires program managers to sign tenure agreements
Department works to reduce turnover, cited by GAO as cause of cost overruns and delays.
Defense
Customs agency hit by lobbying on 'first sale' doctrine
Controversial rule would result in higher tariffs on products entering the United States.
Defense
DHS employees: Mission is important, but management is not so good
Survey shows widespread distrust of leadership and fairness in promotions.
Pay & Benefits
TSP automatic enrollment, fund transfer restrictions move forward
Volatile financial markets won’t affect plan offerings or management, officials say.
Oversight
Administration hopes to leave performance management legacy
Critics are questioning the motives behind an executive order to improve government effectiveness.
Oversight
GSA forms panel to review pricing policies
Group to examine schedules' rules governing prices in wake of industry criticism about oversight.
Defense
GAO: Administration lacks plan to combat terrorists in Pakistan
The federal government has failed to properly monitor billions of taxpayer dollars sent to the Pakistani government to combat al Qaeda.
Defense
Nation faces billions in long-term care costs for wounded troops
Some soldiers injured in combat will face a lifetime of care, and estimates of mental health care costs continue to rise.
Oversight
GSA administrator fires latest salvo in battle with agency inspector general
Lurita Doan rails against ‘cursory dismissal’ of whistleblower complaints filed by IG attorneys.
Defense
TSA chief allows air marshals to speak with lawmakers
Former marshals recently alleged publicly that less than 1 percent of commercial flights are being protected.
Oversight
Distinguished executives honored at Washington gala
State Department event recognizes achievements of key career civil servants.
Oversight
Uproar over tanker contract continues as lawmakers clash
Boeing workers have said the loss of the contract could end thousands of jobs in Washington, Kansas and other states.
Defense
Defense appropriations chair doesn't need full committee markup on war funds
Lawmaker says any decision on how to handle the supplemental will be made directly by leadership.
Oversight
SBA’s Preston to replace Jackson as HUD secretary
President Bush’s decision on nomination came as a surprise because SBA chief's name had not emerged in speculation about who would replace Jackson.
Pay & Benefits
Supporting Your Survivors
What will happen financially to the people who depend on you if you die?
Defense
Military’s homeland defense, civil support plans fall short, auditors find
Northern Command faces unique planning challenges, two new GAO reports show.
Pay & Benefits