Defense
Senate Armed Services chairman: Army funding requests might fall short
Army officials say they need $260 billion to $270 billion annually through fiscal 2011 to pay war bills.
Defense
House panel urges faster deportation of jailed illegal immigrants
ICE chief says agency is charging more imprisoned immigrants with deportable offenses.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies urged to avoid generational stereotypes
Generation Y includes more than selfish slackers, officials at conference are told.
Oversight
Probe of FDA gets more support from key lawmakers
GAO will study FDA's staff and resource needs.
Oversight
Closing In
Barack Obama is headed toward the Democratic nomination, unless Hillary Clinton can win big on Mar. 4.
Oversight
Career officials called key to management reform initiatives
High-level attention needs to translate into long-term buy-in by civil servants, observers say.
News
Analyst warns of third Islamic terrorist wave, enabled by Internet
Scattered groups connect virtually through a common bond of discontent, former CIA officer says.
Defense
Administration budget shortchanges ‘urgent’ security needs, Lieberman says
Senate Homeland Security chairman wants more money for state and local communities, new DHS headquarters.
Pay & Benefits
OPM launches electronic retirement system
Agency aims to improve quality of services to more than 3 million active federal employees.
Oversight
Congressional committees weigh budget process issues
Statutory deadline for completion of a budget resolution is April 15.
Oversight
High court mulls state courts' role in FDA product cases
Justices argue expanded state role could interfere with the agency's authority to police the industry.
Oversight
Republican congressman indicted in federal probe of Arizona land-swap deal
The FBI conducted a raid in April on a business owned by Rep. Rick Renzi's wife.
Defense
Officials plan to raise fines for hiring illegal immigrants
The minimum penalty for knowingly employing an undocumented worker will increase from $275 to $375.
Defense
Military services launch projects to beef up data sharing and security
Officials at IT conference detail plans to consolidate information networks for the Navy, Air Force and Army.
Oversight
State and local governments boost GSA schedule technology purchases
Sales of wireless services and green computing products lead to big increase in orders.
Defense