Defense
Former commander in Iraq provides post-surge assessment
U.S. focus needs to shift from guns to butter, says military official.
News
IRS renews contracts with tax debt collection firms
Agency extends program to use private companies, which has come under fire from unions, lawmakers and the taxpayer advocate.
Defense
Homeland security chief says China, other countries block deportations
Chertoff wants to work with Congress on a bill placing sanctions on countries that refuse to take back citizens who are in the U.S. illegally.
Defense
Central Command fields queries on troop levels from Senate Armed Services Committee
Lawmakers concerned over what they view as a deteriorating military and political situation in Afghanistan.
Defense
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Wide range of large and small businesses expected to compete to provide additional bandwidth to the military services.
Tech
Contractor networks create security risk, Defense official says
Department launches initiatives to better protect sensitive data.
Tech
Information sharing is top priority for federal CIOs, says Pentagon official
Defense Department’s deputy chief information officer says data sharing, security are not mutually exclusive.
Pay & Benefits
Union calls for 3.9 percent federal pay increase in 2009
NTEU also will push to increase government’s share of health insurance premiums, among other legislative priorities.
Tech
Report: SEC still shows mixed bag on information security
Commission making progress, but work still needs to be done, GAO says.
Defense
More records behind no-bid contract sought by House committee
Oversight committee continues to probe $39 million no-bid contract Homeland Security awarded for electricity grid in New York City.
Defense
Speaker calls for review of Air Force tanker contract
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined an increasing number of lawmakers expressing concern over contract.
Oversight
The Democrats' Advantages
The Democrats have money and history on their side going into the general election.
Defense
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Intrusions are consistent with Chinese government policy, Pentagon says.
Defense
Clinton supports bill to ban use of State Department private security contractors
Democratic presidential hopeful wants diplomatic security in Iraq and Afghanistan handled by federal personnel.
Pay & Benefits
Riskier TSP funds post losses for February
Least risky funds lead the pack for monthly and yearly earnings.
Oversight
OMB chief threatens vetoes before Dem budgets unveiled
House and Senate committees plan to mark up the fiscal 2009 budget resolution this week.
Defense