Defense
Northrop, EADS win Air Force tanker deal in upset
Boeing, which has been supplying refueling tankers for nearly 50 years, had been expected to win the deal.
Defense
Agencies join forces to expedite supplies to troops
Partnership between Defense and General Services Administration aims to save money, time.
News
Watchdog recommends that EPA limit cost-plus-award-fee contracts
Agency might have overrated contractor performance and wasted millions on incentive payments, IG reports.
Defense
Panel witnesses press for GAO audits of intelligence agencies
Scope and complexity of agencies have grown enormously since 9/11.
Oversight
Inspector general says defective parts finding way onto aircraft
Study points to several instances -- including four engine failures in fiscal 2003 -- where faulty parts caused problems.
Tech
Agencies tap Army’s expertise on electronic health records
NASA and State, among others, approach officials about fielding their own versions of combat casualty care system.
Defense
House panel OKs tech funds to protect borders
Bill backing development of new technology for border patrol and maritime security draws rare bipartisan support.
Oversight
OPM sets new funding mechanism for executive boards
Agency also issues more than 100 goals for improving hiring and benefits processes.
Pay & Benefits
Telework measure clears workforce subcommittee
Bill requires that all agencies create telework polices and develop programs to train managers and employees to take advantage of teleworking opportunities.
Oversight
Social Security chief calls eliminating backlog a ‘moral imperative’
Commissioner cites hiring more judges, congressional budget approval as key to reducing disability hearings backlog.
Defense
Guard expects recruiting funds to run out in April
Service relies heavily on supplemental appropriations to pay for recruiting and retention needs.
Pay & Benefits
Keep Your Records
De-cluttering your life is a great idea, but some records are too important to be thrown out.
Oversight
Next generation air traffic system aimed at cutting cost, pollution
Program will benefit both industry and environment, say experts.
News
Senate committee lambastes Transportation chief
Budget hearing turns into gripe session about cuts to small-town flights and failure of general aviation community to agree to higher user fees.
News
Navy secretary cites need to control shipbuilding costs
Official says there must be collaboration to rein in ever-changing program requirements.
Defense
DHS gives itself a ‘C’ for cybersecurity
OMB hints at new metrics for assessing agencies' vulnerability to computer attacks.
Pay & Benefits
GAO: Federal workers’ compensation program mismanaged millions of dollars
Report says Labor’s poor management resulted in $13.3 million in improper payments in 2006.
News